Apple Finally Backports DarkSword Fix to iOS 18—But Don't Call It Mercy
Apple's dropping backported patches for the DarkSword hacking tool onto iOS 18 devices. It's a rare concession—driven by hackers and haters of the new 'liquid glass' mess.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Apple's backporting DarkSword patches to iOS 18—a rare break from 'upgrade or bust' policy.
- Driven by hacker proliferation (FSB-linked) and user revolt against iOS 26's 'liquid glass'.
- Unique insight: This admits iOS 26 flaws, predicts more backports if upgrades flop.
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Originally reported by Wired Security
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