Apple has issued an urgent iOS update, specifically iOS 26.7.1, for iPhones from the iPhone 11 model onwards to address a critical security flaw. The update mitigates a potential vulnerability in CoreGraphics, which hackers could exploit with specially crafted files to run malicious code on targeted devices. Apple warns that this flaw has been or may be exploited in sophisticated attacks against specific individuals and recommends immediate backup and installation of the update through Software Update settings in iOS. Additionally, Apple released iPadOS 26.7.1 for compatible iPads and a new iOS 27.0.1 update to fix issues with the recently launched iPhone 18 Pro models, including Face ID restarts and camera glitches.
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Apple has issued a critical warning to iPhone and iPad users over a potential security flaw that could allow hackers to run malicious code on their devices through specially crafted files. The tech giant released an emergency update, iOS 26.7.1, which addresses the issue affecting versions of CoreGraphics software in devices running older iOS versions prior to 27. This vulnerability may have already been exploited in highly sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals.
Apple advises users to download and install the update immediately by opening Settings, navigating to General then selecting Software Update. Users should back up their data to iCloud or a computer, ensure the device is charged and connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network before updating. To enable automatic updates for future releases, users can go into Settings and activate the "Automatically Download" option under Software Updates.
This update is crucial as it protects against targeted attacks that could compromise user devices and data security significantly.
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Apple has released an emergency iOS update, with millions of iPhone users urged to download it now.
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The tech giant's update fixes a security flaw that could let hackers make an iPhone or iPad run malicious code through a specially crafted file.
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The update, iOS 26.7.1, is available for the iPhone 11 and newer models still running Apple's older software.
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The flaw affects CoreGraphics, the software that helps iPhones and iPads display images and graphics.
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Apple said the weakness 'may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals' using versions of iOS older than iOS 27.
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Before updating, users should back up their iPhone to iCloud or a computer to protect their data, then plug it into a power source and connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network.
To install the update, open Settings, tap General and select Software Update.
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If an update is available, tap Download and Install or Update Now, then enter the phone's passcode and accept the terms and conditions if prompted.
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The updates, iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1, were released for devices still running Apple's older software
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Users can also enable automatic updates by opening Settings, selecting General, then tapping Software Update and Automatic Updates.
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Turning on Automatically Install allows the iPhone to download and install updates overnight while charging and connected to Wi-Fi.
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Users receive a notification before an update is installed.
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Those who prefer to install updates later can turn off Automatically Install to reveal the Automatically Download option.
Once enabled, it downloads updates while the phone is locked, charging and connected to Wi-Fi, ready for users to install themselves.
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Apple's decision to release a separate security fix just weeks after iOS 26.7 highlights the urgency of patching the flaw.
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The company has not disclosed details of the reported attack, but its description of a sophisticated operation targeting specific people could point to spyware, software that secretly monitors a device and collects private information.
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Apple also released iPadOS 26.7.1, supporting a range of iPads.
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The list includes all 11-inch iPad Pro models, the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and later, the third-generation iPad Air and later, the eighth-generation iPad and later, and the fifth-generation iPad mini and later.
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Apple also released a new iOS 27 update, with fixes for the new iPhone 18 Pro models, which only hit the shelves last month
Apple also released iOS 27.0.1, which focuses on bugs affecting its new iPhone 18 Pro models.
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Shortly after the phones' release in September, users reported the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would randomly restart after Face ID failed to authenticate.
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Alongside the Face ID fix, Apple's separate iOS 27.0.1 update addresses a camera glitch that caused strange colors to appear in photos taken at 2x zoom on some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max devices under certain lighting conditions.
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It also fixes a bug that could freeze the touchscreen when users opened Notification Center and Control Center at the same time.
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Affected phones could be brought back into operation with a forced restart.
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