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If You're Not on iOS 26, You Should Really Download This iOS 18 Update Now

Apple released an update for iOS 18 on Wednesday morning to patch the DarkSword vulnerability, a rare backporting move protecting users who have not upgraded to iOS 26.
A survey by TelemetryDeck indicated roughly 19 percent of iPhone users remained on iOS 18 as of February, with many avoiding iOS 26 because of its unpopular "liquid glass" interface.
DarkSword is a web-based hacking tool enabling malicious actors to steal device data, with the exploit becoming increasingly accessible after being posted to GitHub last week.
Users with auto-update enabled will automatically receive the security patch, while others can access it through Settings, General, and Software Update or choose to upgrade to iOS 26.
Although Apple encourages all users to update to iOS 26 for "most advanced protections," this backported patch provides essential security for millions of holdouts preferring the older operating system.

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