# Forget iOS 26 – update your iPhone to iOS 18.6 now to keep it safe from these security threats

> The latest iOS 18. 6 update comes with two dozen security patches That includes a fix for an actively exploited vulnerability It’s important to update your iPhone to keep it safe It’s important to ensure that you update…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/forget-ios-26-update-your-iphone-to-ios-18-6-now-to-keep-it-safe-from-these-security-threats?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6891f9c926bcc7087762639b)
- **Published:** 2025-08-05
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #update #keep #safe #security #forget #important
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