Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here’s what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.
iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.
iOS 18 introduces many important security fixes.
On Monday, Apple released its latest operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, making them finally available to the general public. While the updates themselves introduce an assortment of new features, they also contain many important security fixes.
As with every major iOS update, iOS 18 fixes core security issues related to different features and aspects of the operating system. Many of the fixes introduced on Monday prevent attackers, apps, and unauthorized users from gaining access to sensitive user information, such as contact details or photos.