The latest iPhone update has arrived and it’s different from previous updates. Here’s why and what to do about it.

Apple provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, which means we're going to see a public launch as soon as next week. The RC versions of the software include Apple's official release notes,

Apple is encouraging people to update their iPhones in light of new research that has pointed to vulnerabilities in older versions of the iOS operating system.

A newly identified set of iOS vulnerabilities is at the centre of a sophisticated attack method known as “DarkSword,” according to a new research by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, along with cybersecurity firms Lookout and iVerify.

Macworld reports that Apple’s Liquid Glass design from iOS 26 will remain despite claims of unpopularity, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stating adoption rates are actually high. iOS 27 will be optimized for the upcoming iPhone Fold’s larger display,

Keep messages from unknown numbers away from your inbox and out of sight. When Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, the update included a call screening feature that blocks spam calls to your iPhone. The update also includes a feature that can screen texts from unknown senders to keep your inbox spam free.

Apple's foldable iPhone will reportedly make the best use of its wide inner foldable screen by using adaptive apps that open into a side panel view, just like iPads. The post Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could serve an iPad-like adaptive iOS experience appeared first on Digital Trends.

OS 26.4 is launching soon and bringing a lot of new features, including three new ways to customize your iPhone. Here’s what’s new.