iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones

Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple ...

iOS 26.4 will activate key theft prevention feature on all iPhones

OS 26.4 is the next big iPhone release, and Apple plans to enable a key security feature by default in the update: Stolen Device Protection.

iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default

Three years after the feature rolled out, Apple is automatically enabling Stolen Device Protection in iOS 26.4, expanding safeguards against an ever-expanding epidemic of iPhone theft.
9to5Mac

iOS 26 added four new features I’ve been using almost every day

Major iPhone updates like iOS 26 typically come with hundreds of new features and changes, but a much smaller subset that become daily go-tos. Here are four new iOS 26 features I’ve found myself using ...
MacRumors

Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS ...
Forbes

iOS 26.3—Game-Changing New iPhone Update For Millions Is Imminent

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Macworld

If you’re not running iOS 26 yet, here’s why you need to update right now

Macworld emphasizes that iOS 26 is essential for iPhone security, as Apple no longer provides critical security patches for older iOS versions. The upcoming iOS 26.4 update introduces Siri 2.0 powered ...
AppleInsider

Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app

After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started. Navigation apps are ...
Forbes

iOS 26.2.1: Apple Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Features And Fixes

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated Jan. 28 with more details of what’s in the release, and what’s not. Plus a feature ...
Macworld

Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

Apple released iOS 12.5.8, its first update to the older operating system since 2023, extending certificate validity for iMessage and FaceTime until 2027. Macworld reports that Apple also updated ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Apple Expands RCS Encryption and Memory Protections in iOS 26.4

Separately, a report from MacRumors indicated that iOS 26.4 is expected to enable Stolen Device Protection by default for all iPhone users. The feature requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication for ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 26.3: Fixing the iPhone’s Biggest Flaws

Apple’s iOS 26.3 is set to deliver a range of updates aimed at enhancing the overall experience for iPhone users. While it doesn’t introduce innovative changes, this update focuses on refining ...