Apple’s iOS 26.3 is about to arrive, with a bunch of game-changing new features and security updates. Here's what to expect.

One of Apple's key talking points when it comes to selling theiPhone is privacy and security, as anyone who watches its TV ads will know. The company goes out of its way to minimize tracking on its devices, much to the annoyance of companies like Meta and ...

Apple has made an unusual move by officially recommending iOS 26.1 as the standard update for all iPhone users, pushing it to the forefront of update screens in early December 2025. The company quietly demoted older versions like iOS 18.7.2, signaling ...

"Having this on when you don’t need it is a bigger issue than not having it on," a cybersecurity expert said about the phone feature mentioned in several viral TikTok posts.

In today’s digital landscape, where privacy concerns and cyber threats are ever-present, securing your iPhone is a critical step in protecting your personal information. Apple equips its devices with a range of powerful security features, but their ...

Last month, among all the usual email I received was an anxious missive from a TidBITS reader—we’ll call her Beverley, largely because that’s her name. While walking down the street in El Calafate, a tourist town in Patagonia, Argentina, Beverley was ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

iPhones are widely recognized for their robust security features, but no device is entirely immune to threats. While the likelihood of encountering a traditional virus on an iPhone is extremely low due to Apple’s advanced security protocols, other risks ...

The iPhone 4's recent comeback, fueled by a TikTok trend, offers retro charm but poses significant security risks due to its outdated software.

Avoiding the iOS 26 update? 4 reasons iPhone users should do it - ASAP