A giant screen, big battery, rapid chip and top cameras push the great iPhone 18 Pro to the max with a price tag to match
Apple’s largest Pro iPhone gets its biggest battery upgrade yet to make it a true two-day phone with new Siri AI and a variable aperture camera.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the supersized sibling of the regular 18 Pro and, though it is no longer Apple’s most expensive phone thanks to the £2,000 iPhone Duo, it has a similarly large price tag to match costing from £1,299 (€1,599/$1,299/A$2,299).
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With its premiere just two weeks away, Marvel Studios has dropped one last trailer for the limited series, VisionQuest, which will complete the trilogy begun with WandaVision and Agatha All Along.
(Spoilers for WandaVision and Agatha All Along below.)
As previously reported, Marvel’s streaming TV portfolio has kind of been all over the place: a handful of hits, a few misses, and a bunch of middling offerings. One standout was WandaVision, followed by an excellent sequel (of sorts), Agatha All Along. VisionQuest will complete the trilogy. Vision (Paul Bettany) died in Infinity War, but WandaVision resurrected an all-white version whose memories were restored in the finale. We finally get to learn what happened afterward.
Apple has released iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1 to address CVE-2026-86950, a CoreGraphics vulnerability the company says may have been used in targeted attacks. The updates came out on September 28, 2026, along with matching fixes for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1.The flaw is in CoreGraphics, a core Apple framework that handles graphics rendering. According to Apple, processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. In practice, an attacker could run their own code on a vulnerable device by getting it to open a specially prepared file.Apple described the root cause as an out-of-bounds write issue. This type of memory bug happens when software writes data past the edge of the memory area set aside for it. The company said it fixed the problem with improved bounds checking.In its advisory, Apple stated: "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27."Apple credited Meta Product Security with reporting the vulnerability.
Devices Covered by the iOS and iPadOS Update
The iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1 fix is available for iPhone 11 and later. On the iPad side, it covers:
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad (8th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)
CVE-2026-86950 Also Reaches macOS
The issue is not limited to iOS and iPadOS. Apple published separate security notes for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, both released on September 28, 2026. Each describes the same CoreGraphics flaw, the same arbitrary code execution risk, and the same out-of-bounds write fix. Each also credits Meta Product Security.The macOS notes repeat Apple's statement that the bug may have been exploited against specific individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27. The Tahoe update applies to macOS Tahoe, and the Sequoia update applies to macOS Sequoia.
Advisory Rates CVE-2026-86950 as High Risk
A separate advisory, also dated September 28, 2026, classifies the problem as a remote code execution vulnerability in Apple products. It warns that a remote attacker could exploit the flaw to trigger remote code execution on a targeted system.The advisory rates the risk level as High for two reasons. The flaw is being exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack on specific targeted individuals running versions of iOS before iOS 27. A crafted file is also enough to achieve arbitrary code execution.The advisory lists the following as affected:
Versions prior to iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1
Versions prior to macOS Tahoe 26.7.1
Versions prior to macOS Sequoia 15.8.1
It recommends that users visit the vendor's website for details before installing and then apply the vendor's fixes. The related Apple support pages are:
Apple says that, to protect customers, it does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until it has investigated them and patches or releases are available. The company references vulnerabilities by CVE-ID when possible, as it did with CVE-2026-86950. Recent releases are listed on its security releases page, and more information is on its Product Security page.Apple's notes also state that information about products not made by Apple, or about independent websites it does not control, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple directs users to contact those vendors for further details.Since attackers have reportedly already used the flaw, owners of supported iPhones and iPads should install iOS 26.7.1 or iPadOS 26.7.1. Mac users should update to macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 or macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, depending on which version they run.
Apple has released updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix a flaw that could let an attacker run code when a device processes a malicious file. Apple says it may have been used in highly targeted attacks against iPhone users running versions of iOS before iOS 27.
The fix is in iOS and iPadOS 26.7.1, as well as macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.1. Check Software Update on each of your Apple devices and install the latest version offered.
Updates for your particular device
The table below shows which relevant updates are available and links to Apple’s security information for each one.
iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
To check if you’re using the latest software version, go to Settings > General > Software Update. You’ll see if an update is available and be guided through installing it.
Turn on Automatic Updates if you haven’t already—you’ll find it on the same screen.
Available update options on iPad
How to update macOS on any version
To update macOS on any supported Mac, use Software Update:
Click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen.
Choose System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions).
Select General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right. On older macOS, look for Software Update directly.
Your Mac will check for updates automatically. If updates are available, click Update Now (or Upgrade Now for major new versions) and follow the on-screen instructions. Before you upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26, read Apple’s instructions.
Enter your administrator password if prompted, then let your Mac finish the update. It may need to restart.
Make sure your Mac stays plugged in and connected to the internet until the update is done.
Technical details
The bug, CVE-2026-86950, affects CoreGraphics, an Apple framework used throughout its operating systems and apps to display and process visual content such as images and PDFs.
It’s an out-of-bounds write issue, which Apple addressed with improved bounds checking. This type of bug happens when software writes data beyond the limits of its allocated area of memory. It can overwrite other data in memory, interfere with the normal operation of the program, cause a crash, or even let an attacker take control of the affected process. In this case, processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an attacker running their own code.
Apple says it is aware of a report that the issue may have been exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” against specific people using versions of iOS before iOS 27. Although the reported attack was highly targeted, other attackers could try to exploit the flaw now that it has been disclosed.
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Google released a series of Chrome 151 updates on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, covering desktop, Android, and iOS platforms, while ChromeOS devices began receiving their latest Chrome Beta update a day earlier. The latest Desktop Update introduces new Beta and Early Stable builds for Windows, Mac, and Linux, alongside stability and performance improvements across multiple platforms.
Chrome Beta and Desktop Update Reach Version 151.0.7922.34
The latest Chrome Beta Desktop Update has been released for Windows, Mac and Linux, updating the Beta channel to version 151.0.7922.34. Google said a partial list of changes is available through the project's Git log. Users interested in moving between release channels can do so through the available switching options, while any newly discovered issues can be reported by filing a bug. The company also pointed users to its community help forum for troubleshooting and discussions about common issues.Google also introduced an Early Stable Desktop Update, rolling out Chrome 151 versions 151.0.7922.34 and 151.0.7922.35 to a small percentage of Windows and Mac users. According to the company, a complete list of changes for the build is available in the release log, with additional information provided for its Early Stable rollout process.
Chrome 151 Expands Across Android and iOS
On Android, Chrome 151 (151.0.7922.29) entered an Early Stable rollout for a limited number of users and is expected to reach more devices through Google Play over the following days. Google stated that the release focuses on stability and performance improvements, with complete technical changes documented in the Git log.The Chrome Beta release for Android, also carrying version 151.0.7922.29, is already available through Google Play. Google said users can review a partial list of changes in the Git log, while information about new features is available on the Chromium blog alongside updates covering the web platform.For iPhone and iPad users, Chrome Stable 151 (151.0.7922.25) is scheduled to appear on the App Store within hours of the announcement. Similar to the Android release, the update delivers stability and performance improvements. Meanwhile, Chrome Beta 151 (151.0.7922.26) for iOS is expected to reach the App Store over the next few days, with Google publishing a partial change log for the release.
ChromeOS Beta Update Also Released
Ahead of the broader Chrome 151 announcements, Google began rolling out a Chrome Beta update for ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The Beta channel is being upgraded to OS version 16733.19.0, paired with browser version 151.0.7922.23, for most supported ChromeOS devices.Google encouraged users across all releases to report newly identified bugs through its official reporting system, submit feedback directly through Chrome, or seek assistance via its ChromeOS and Chromebook community forums. The company also reminded users that instructions for switching release channels remain available for those interested in testing future Chrome Beta and Desktop Update builds.
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