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iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here

Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today , a new software update for iPhone that includes fixes for 20+ security issues. Here are the details.

iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here

Apple has launched iOS 26.6.1, a security-focused update for iPhone that addresses over 20 vulnerabilities. The new software update also extends to macOS and visionOS platforms. Most of the fixes target WebKit, with additional patches for Audio, ImageIO, and Kernel. Full security details can be found on Apple's website, though visionOS 26.6.1 updates are still forthcoming.

This update comes as Apple plans to release security patches more frequently due to the growing threat of AI-powered hacking attempts. With iOS 27 on the horizon, today's updates may be the last until then.

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