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Let’s be very clear. Apple issued fixes in mid-December and warned users to update. For that 6 week period, iPhones not updating have not been secure. That changes the nature of those devices and undermines the reason to buy an iPhone in the first place.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to digital writer Patrick Holland about why some iPhone users dislike the latest iOS update.
Don't want to update your iPhone to iOS 26? These 4 reasons changed my mind immediately
1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Tap Background Security Improvements near the bottom of the menu. 4. Tap the toggle next to Automatically Install. Now your iPhone will download small security updates and install them on your device automatically.
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6,
Apple's latest software update might be frustratingly inconvenient but unfortunately, it’s also necessary.