iOS 26.3—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.3 fixing 39 security flaws — one of which is already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.
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iOS 26.3 is here with a focus on switchers and stalking—check out what’s new

Apple’s latest iOS update has a few new interesting features, but all eyes are on iOS 26.4 with the new Siri just around the corner.

iOS 26 adoption rate isn't the crisis some analysts are portraying

Apple's February 2026 App Store data shows iOS 26 adoption closely tracking the pace set by iOS 18 in January 2025, and iPadOS 26 is ahead of iPadOS 18, undercutting claims that the upgrade cycle is faltering.

Apple's iOS 26.3 security update addresses a huge iPhone exploit

A major security issue made most iPhones vulnerable to a serious hacker attack, though that's now fixed with the new iOS 26.3 security update Apple pushed live.
Macworld

Update now! iOS 26.3 contains dozens of critical security fixes

It’s common for nearly every iOS and iPadOS release to contain at least a few security updates. Apple works diligently to close every loophole and fix every flaw that could let a malicious actor get access to your device and data. iOS and iPadOS 26.3 have more than 35 security patches, according to Apple’s security updates page.