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Apple releases iOS 18 security patch against DarkSword malware
Apple has distributed security fixes for the DarkSword malware to iOS 18 users through a backported update, TechRadar reported. The move makes protections first provided in iOS 26.3 available on iOS 18, allowing users who cannot upgrade to iOS 26 or have delayed upgrading to receive the same vulnerability fixes. DarkSword can access files, photos, messages, location data and even a device’s microphone and camera, the report said.
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Two Apple Shortcuts for iPhone users enable noise cancelling and open app settings
Apple Shortcuts that speed up repeated tasks without complex configuration are in the spotlight. 9to5Mac introduced 2 simple shortcuts that iPhone users can use. One automatically enables active noise cancelling when it is off on supported AirPods models and can be added to Control Center. The other opens the settings page for the app currently being used, addressing difficulty finding app settings after changes in iOS 18.
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Apple iOS 27 to be its smartest update yet, user satisfaction to rise
Apple plans to unveil iOS 27 at its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, focusing on integrating new artificial intelligence features and improving performance and stability. The update is set to rebuild Siri with a chatbot-style interface through cooperation with Google, enabling functions such as Q&A, file analysis and image generation. Siri is to be integrated across apps including Mail and Xcode. Apple also aims to remove unnecessary system elements and reduce user inconvenience and app conflicts.
