Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...

iOS 26.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Key Features And Fixes

Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the ...

iOS 26.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Surprise iPhone Update With New Features

Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.

Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 with support for its first new product in 20260 0

OS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26.2.1 are now available for download with support for Apple's first new product in 2026.
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WatchOS 26.2.1 Brings AirTag 2nd Gen Precision Finding to Apple Watch

I'm not a bat. I want my Apple Watch to show me where my AirTag 2nd-generation trackers are, not make me listen for chirps ...