What’s the new 'Background Security' on the iPhone? What we know.

Apple's new Background Security Improvements operate between software updates, providing "lightweight security releases." ...
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iOS 26.3.1 (A): Apple's first background security improvement fixes this on your iPhone

iOS 26.3.1 (a): Apple's First Background Security Improvement Fixes This On Your iPhone ...

iOS 26.3.1 (a): Apple’s Hidden iPhone Update Recommended For Hundreds Of Millions Of Users

The latest iPhone update has arrived and it’s different from previous updates. Here’s why and what to do about it.

Apple's latest Background Security Improvement targets a WebKit flaw

A Background Security Improvement in iOS 26.3.1 fixes a WebKit issue in Safari that could break one of the web's most ...

iOS 26.3.1 (a) is Out: The “Silent” Security Patch You Shouldn’t Ignore

OS 26.3.1(a) arrives as a background security update with a WebKit navigation API input-validation fix, with no new features ...

iOS 26 Security Update Warning—iOS 18 Silent Compromise Exploit Alert

Apple confirms hidden iOS 26 security update, and Google confirms silent iOS 18 spyware compromise. What you need to know and ...
Android Police

iOS 13 background tasks API could fix Google Photos Sync issues

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...
9to5google

Google Photos backups may actually work on iOS 13 w/ background tasks API

Regardless of your platform, Google Photos is one of the best options available for backing up and storing your photos. However, on iPhones and iPads, the app has always felt crippled by iOS. With the ...
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Report: iOS 13 to limit VoIP API for apps like Facebook and WhatsApp, eliminate background activity

A new report today from The Information details a change coming with iOS 13 that will force WhatsApp and others to redesign their messaging apps. The small but notable change has to do with how ...