Apple’s Latest Update Patches a Zero-Day Vulnerability

Next month, those of us with compatible iPhones with be able to download iOS 26, Apple’s next big update. Before then, however, the company has a smaller, yet essential update that all iPhone users should install ASAP: iOS 18.6.2. Apple released iOS 18.6.2 on August 20, but only included the following notes: “This update provides important security fixes and is …

You Should Check Which Apps on Your Smartphone Are Using Your Location

Thirty years ago, no one would believe we’d all voluntarily carry around devices that could be used to track our every move. In 2024, however, that’s just the norm, as smartphones remain a must of modern life. While your iPhone or Android might be a little loose with your location information, there are steps you can take to make your …