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It was the killer question<\/a> for millions of iPhone users \u2014 has the time finally come when iOS 18 is no longer an option. You must update your iPhone \u2014 that is clear. Apple has warned devices are now under attack<\/a>. But iOS 18.7.3 also fixed the vulnerabilities, and it seemed users would have a choice. But that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n The general release of iOS 18.7.3 has now confirmed<\/a> what many users feared. It is for the \u201ciPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR\u201d only. That means just for phones still eligible for support but not capable of running the newer iOS 26 release.That warning has now come true \u2014 as confiurmed by Apple.<\/p>\n ForbesSamsung Issues Critical Fix For Millions Of Galaxy Phones\u2014Update NowBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n This is a huge risk. Millions of iPhone users have been holding off upgrading to iOS 26, perhaps given storage or an acute dislike of the new UI, including Liquid Glass. But now is not the time to make a point. Apple\u2019s spyware warnings should make the decision for you. Whatever your views on iOS 26, you can\u2019t miss December\u2019s security update.<\/p>\n Apple\u2019s detailed security notes<\/a> for iOS 18.7.3 have also changed \u2014 the fixes now only show for older devices, not for newer ones eligible for iOS 26. A quick scan of online forums shows users are still determined to hold-out, to stick with the last version of iOS 18 they installed, to avoid the move to iOS 26. This is bad news.<\/p>\n ScreeApple\u2019s latest updates<\/p>\n Apple \/ @UKZak<\/p>\n As I\u2019ve warned before. Even if Apple maintained the option to keep newer iPhones on iOS 18, that would be a bad thing to do. The mercenary, commercial spyware threat has never been more acute. And these exploits waterfall down to more threat actors. iOS 26 is newer and safer and more secure. It\u2019s the right choice.<\/p>\n We\u2019re living through Dangerous December<\/a>. Warnings of ongoing attacks have been issued by Google for Android<\/a> and Chrome<\/a> users, in addition to Apple\u2019s alerts. Apple and Google worked together to detect and patch the latest spyware attacks. <\/p>\n Take this seriously.<\/p>\n