Apple is forcing iPhones to update to iOS 26 to patch security holes
17 hours ago
- #iOS
- #Apple
- #Security
- Apple released iOS 26.2 with critical security updates, including fixes for two zero-day WebKit vulnerabilities.
- Users on iOS 18 capable of running iOS 26 are only offered iOS 26.2, not the iOS 18.7.3 security update.
- This forces users to upgrade to iOS 26 for security patches, which may be undesirable due to issues like Liquid Glass or compatibility concerns.
- A workaround involves joining Apple’s public beta program to access iOS 18.7.3.
- Apple typically supports older OS versions with security updates, making this situation unusual and problematic.
- Users shouldn’t have to choose between security updates and an OS version they’re not ready for.