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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Apple releases iOS 18.6 with important bug fixes and security updates
Representative Image Apple has started rolling out the latest iOS 18.6 software update for iPhones that includes essential bug fixes and 24 security updates. This update also addresses an issue within the Photos app. This release follows iOS 18.5, which was rolled out in May, suggesting the software's stability as it approaches its cycle's end. Apple is urging users to update their devices due to these 25 collective improvements. It was previously anticipated that iOS 18.5 would be followed by iOS 19 this fall. However, Apple recently announced a complete overhaul of its naming system, with each operating system now featuring a year number corresponding to its primary year of use, in this case, 2026. Here's everything you need to know about the iOS 18.6 update : Apple iOS 18.6 update: What's new, how to download and more This release is compatible with a wide range of iPhones, including all models from 2018 onwards. To download the update, open the iPhone Settings app, then navigate to General, and then select Software Update. Select Download and Install to begin the process. This is a sizable update, measuring 1.07GB on an iPhone 16 Pro Max. While new features are uncommon this late in a release cycle, iOS 18.6 addresses a specific issue in the Photos app. In the release notes of iOS 18.6, Apple wrote: 'This update provides important bug fixes and security updates, and fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared.' This update also includes 24 security fixes. A third of these relate to WebKit, the engine behind Safari, which could have exposed sensitive user information or displayed incorrect web addresses on malicious sites. Critical accessibility issues have also been addressed, such as one where VoiceOver could read a passcode aloud and another concerning incorrect display of privacy indicators (the orange dot for microphone use and green dot for camera activity). The presence of many security fixes is partly due to the previous iOS update being released over 11 weeks ago. The next major update is expected to be iOS 26 in September. iOS 18.6 is compatible with the following iPhones: iPhone Xs iPhone Xs Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (second-generation) iPhone SE (third-generation) All iPhone 16 series models, up to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e. (Note: iOS 26, currently in public beta, will only be compatible with iPhone 11 series and later, and is set for general release in September.) HP Omen Max 16 Review: Desktop-Class Gaming Laptop AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Forbes
14 hours ago
- Forbes
iOS 18.6: Apple Just Gave All iPhone Users 25 Reasons To Upgrade Now
Updated July 30 with details on the two dozen security updates to add to the Photos fix in iOS 18.6. If it feels like a long time since the last iPhone update, it's because it is. Well, the last update, iOS 18.5, landed on May 12, and there hasn't been a smaller, security release in between — a sign that as the software nears the end of the cycle that it's pretty solid. Here's what's in the new release and how to get it. Apple has also revealed that there are 24 security updates contained in the release, as well as highlighting one fix to an issue in the Photos app. That's 25 reasons Apple is urging people to update. Should you? Read my post on how the new update has been received, coming July 30. Apple iOS 18.6 is here. By the way, at the time iOS 18.5 came out, it was thought it would be followed this fall by iOS 19, but Apple announced a few weeks later a complete overhaul of its naming system, with each OS having a year number attached — the year when it will mostly be used, in this case 2026. Which iPhones Can Run iOS 18.6? Like every other release in the iOS 18 cycle, iOS 18.6 is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards. That means the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR and all iPhones since. This list includes the iPhone SE in both its second- and third-generation models. And all members of the iPhone 16 series are included, right up to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e. Please note that this may be the last time I type those words: iOS 26, currently in public beta, is only compatible with iPhone 11 series and later. It will go on general release in September. iOS 18.6 How To Get It You've doubtless done this many times by now, but just in case: open the iPhone Settings app, then choose General, followed by Software Update. Next, click on Download and Install, and it'll be on your phone shortly. This is a large- sized update, 1.07GB on my iPhone 16 Pro Max. iOS 18.6 — What's In The Release This late in a release cycle there's rarely any prospect of much in the way of new features. That's the case here. It's almost all about bug fixes and security updates, which Apple will define in due course. But there is one change, an issue for the Photos app. Apple reveals this update, 'fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared,' the release notes state. This isn't an issue I've personally seen, but Apple has fixed it. Then there are the two-dozen security fixes. Of these, one third are related to WebKit, which underpins Safari, and which could see a user's sensitive information revealed or result in fake web address information if visiting a malicious website. There are also accessibility issues, such as an alarming one where VoiceOver could be used to read a passcode aloud and another where the privacy indicators — the little orange dot on the iPhone screen that shows the microphone is active, and the green dot that confirms the camera is on — could be incorrectly displayed. Why so many security issues? Well, as mentioned above, the last iOS update was in the second week of May, so more than 11 weeks before this new release. The next update? It's likely to be iOS 26 in September, unless there's something that needs addressing because of this release.
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Business Standard
17 hours ago
- Business Standard
Apple rolls out iOS 18.6 update to eligible iPhone models: What's new
Apple's iOS 18.6 update fixes a Photos app bug, patches security flaws, and updates the app installation experience for EU users. It's likely the final update before iOS 26 arrives iOS 18.6 update New Delhi Apple has begun rolling out iOS 18.6 for eligible iPhone models. This update is expected to be the last major release for iOS 18 cycle before the stable version of iOS 26 rolls out later this year. While it does not introduce flashy new features, iOS 18.6 includes critical bug fixes, security patches, and interface tweaks for users in the European Union. iOS 26 is already available in public beta version on eligible iPhone models, offering a preview of Liquid Glass UI design and new features. iOS 18.6: What is new According to Apple's release notes, iOS 18.6 addresses a Photos app issue that had prevented some users from sharing their Memory Movies. The update also fixes a security vulnerability that could have allowed 'non-privileged users' to alter restricted network settings, potentially triggering a denial-of-service issue. It also includes other security updates. In addition, the update introduces changes to the app installation experience for EU users, in line with ongoing compliance efforts with the Digital Markets Act. These changes refine the interface for sideloading apps and using third-party app marketplaces. Apple outlined two key updates specific to EU users in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6: An updated interface for installing alternative app marketplaces from a developer's website. A revised user experience for downloading individual apps directly from a developer's website. These changes are exclusive to users in the European Union and build on Apple's earlier efforts to open up iOS to third-party distribution platforms. iOS 26: What is new Meanwhile, Apple has already made iOS 26 available in public beta. The next-generation update marks a major overhaul to the iPhone experience, headlined by a new "Liquid Glass" design language that brings translucent layers, smooth animations, and redesigned icons across the system. iOS 26 also enhances Apple Intelligence features with smarter in-app suggestions, live translation in Phone and Messages, and new contextual tools under Visual Intelligence. Apps like Messages now support polls, and the revamped Phone app introduces a unified interface. Other additions include a dedicated Apple Games app, which serves as a central hub for tracking games, Browse titles, and accessing Apple Arcade content. The iOS 26 public beta is currently available for iPhone 11 series and newer devices.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Everyone with an iPhone must check one setting now - Apple releases 'important' update
If you use an iPhone, check for this 'important' update without delay. Now is a very good time to head to your iPhone's settings and make sure the very latest version of iOS 18 is installed. Apple has just released an urgent update with the company saying it "provides important bug fixes and security updates". It's also been confirmed that this release mends an issue with the Photos app on iPhone. "iOS 18.6 fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared," Apple confirmed in its release notes. To make sure your device is fully up to speed, you need to head to your Settings then tap General and then hit Software Update. Here you should see the option to install iOS 18.6. Just beware that this is a huge 1GB file, so only download it when connected to Wi-Fi or if you have an unlimited mobile data package. New of this release comes as Apple has now confirmed the Public Beta launch iOS 26. This test software can be installed on any compatible iPhone and offers fans the chance to give new features a go before they are released to the masses in the autumn. "Help make the next releases of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, HomePod software and AirPods firmware our best yet," Apple said in an update on its website. "As a member of the Apple Beta Software Programme, you can take part in shaping Apple software by test-driving pre-release versions and letting us know what you think." There's plenty going on in iOS 26, including a new look, which Apple is calling Liquid Glass. The lock screen has also had a refresh in 2025, with things getting even more interactive. If you are fed up with those annoying cold calls then iOS 26 is worth installing. Apple has added a new feature in this release called Call Screening which won't let unknown numbers pester you There's also good news if you travel a lot. iOS 26 will translate both calls and texts in real time, so you can hear and see exactly what is being said.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26 Public Beta: What's New and How to Install it
Apple has officially opened the doors for iPhone users to get an early taste of its next major software release—iOS 26. The first public beta is now live, giving everyone a chance to test out the features first teased at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this year. This public beta comes on the heels of four developer betas, the most recent being beta 4, which was released just days ago. While developer betas are usually reserved for app makers and tech enthusiasts, this public version is meant for a broader audience. It's generally more stable, though Apple still advises caution: users should back up their devices before installing any beta software. So, what's new in iOS 26? One of the standout updates is Apple's striking new design language, Liquid Glass. This visual overhaul brings a layered, translucent look to core apps like Photos, Weather, and Apple Music. The Notification Centre has also received a subtle makeover, blending seamlessly with the new aesthetic. Among the most talked-about additions is the return of AI-generated news summaries in the News app—a feature Apple had paused earlier due to accuracy concerns. Thanks to advancements in Apple Intelligence, these summaries are back, promising more reliable and concise digests of top stories. Elsewhere, the Camera app has a refreshed interface for quicker navigation, and Photos now divides your main library and collections into separate tabs, making it easier to organise memories. Safari users will find that websites can now expand to fill the entire screen, offering a more immersive browsing experience. Meanwhile, floating tab bars in apps like Music and News adjust as you scroll, keeping controls close without cluttering your view. Under the hood, iOS 26 brings a host of practical AI features through Apple Intelligence, which runs entirely on your device for better privacy. New live translation tools are integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, while Visual Intelligence can help you identify products in images, add events to your calendar from text, or even interact with your screen content using ChatGPT. If you're eager to try out iOS 26 yourself, joining the beta is simple. Head over to the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign in using your Apple ID. After enrolling, open your iPhone's Settings app, tap General, then Software Update, and you should see the iOS 26 Public Beta ready to download. Please note that not every iPhone model is eligible. The iOS 26 public beta is available for iPhone 11 and newer models, including the second and third-generation iPhone SE. Apple plans to release the final stable version of iOS 26 later this year, likely alongside the expected launch of the iPhone 17 series in September. Until then, this public beta offers the best sneak peek at what's coming—just don't forget to back up your device before diving in.
