iOS 18.6 is now available, yet Apple hasn’t presented many incentives for iPhone owners to make the jump before the significant iOS 26 launch anticipated later this autumn. In addition to the standard “bug fixes and security enhancements,” the company noted that iOS 18.6 addressed a “rare” bug that was hindering users from sharing video memories via the Photos app.
While a segment of users opts not to update their iPhone software due to the belief that it slows down their devices or adversely affects their battery life, poor release notes can also mislead by failing to include the most relevant information regarding the update. In this instance, Apple has rectified a significant security vulnerability that has been exploited in zero-day attacks on Google Chrome.
Consequently, not updating your iPhone to iOS 18.6 (or to the latest iOS 26 beta versions) could expose you to a significant security risk that may enable hackers to deploy malware on your device, access your data, or monitor your activities.
