What iPhone models will support iOS 26?

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If you own a second-generation iPhone SE and iPhone 11 series or newer, you'll get access to the latest version of iOS. Of course, iOS 26 is coming to the upcoming iPhone 17 models and everything else in between. Now, if you own an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the last software update you'll get is iOS 18. But you will continue to get security updates for a few more years.

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Apple CarPlay gets icon boost, EV charging upgrade in iOS 18.4

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Apple's recent iOS 18.4 update quietly introduced notable enhancements to CarPlay, offering users with larger infotainment screens an expanded icon layout and improved electric vehicle routing.

MacRumors discovered that iOS 18.4 now displays three rows of app icons on CarPlay for vehicles with larger displays, up from the standard two. This allows for quicker access to more apps, reducing driver distraction. However, this feature appears limited to cars with larger screens, such as the 14-inch display found in the Toyota Tundra and is not visible on smaller displays like the 9-inch screen in a Honda Civic.

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Apple News+ to serve up thousands of recipes in new Food section

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Apple is expanding its News+ subscription service with a dedicated Food section, set to launch in April alongside iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4. Subscribers will gain access to tens of thousands of recipes sourced from leading culinary publishers, including Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, and Serious Eats.

The new section will also feature curated articles on healthy eating, restaurant reviews, and kitchen essentials, all selected by Apple News editors. The recipe format within News+ is designed for ease of use, with clear ingredient lists and step-by-step instructions.

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Apple patches critical iPhone security flaw

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Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 to patch a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to steal data from locked iPhones and iPads.

The vulnerability, discovered by security expert Bill Marxzak and reported by Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, bypasses the USB Restricted Mode, a security feature designed to prevent data extraction from locked devices. Apple confirms the vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, though details of the attacks remain undisclosed.

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