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Apple Releases Final iOS 18.6 and Companion OS Updates With Security Patches and EU App-Store Options

This final iOS 18.6 release precedes the public launch of iOS 26 with continued protection for legacy devices.

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tvOS 18.6 improves speed & stability for Apple TV users
Apple's latest updates fix over 20 issues in iOS and nearly 80 in macOS

Overview

  • iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6 and visionOS 2.6 are now available via over-the-air updates on eligible devices.
  • The updates address more than 20 security vulnerabilities on iOS and iPadOS, over 80 on macOS and fix a Photos app issue that prevented sharing memory movies.
  • Apple reports that none of the patched flaws are known to be actively exploited in the wild, though prompt installation is recommended.
  • European Union users gain a streamlined interface for installing alternative app marketplaces or downloading apps directly from developers’ websites under the Digital Markets Act.
  • Parallel security releases—including iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7 and Ventura 13.7.7—ensure continued support for devices that cannot run the latest versions.