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Apple Releases Final x.6 OS Updates Ahead of iOS 26 Launch

Today’s security patches plus bug fixes close out iOS 18 development before the iOS 26 rollout

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tvOS 18.6 improves speed & stability for Apple TV users
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iOS 18.6 is here! And so are macOS Sequoia 15.6 plus more.

Overview

  • Apple released iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6 and HomePod Software 18.6 on July 29, marking the final mid-season updates for the current OS cycle.
  • iOS 18.6 fixes a Photos app bug that prevented memory movies from being shared and delivers important stability improvements across eligible devices.
  • Apple’s security support documents reveal that the iOS and iPadOS updates address more than 20 vulnerabilities in components such as WebKit, Accessibility and the kernel.
  • EU users will see a redesigned interface for installing alternative app marketplaces or apps from developer websites in compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
  • Users can install the new software over the air via Settings or manually through IPSW links as Apple shifts focus to beta testing iOS 26 ahead of its expected September debut.