Apple doesn't regularly release a critical update for previous iOS versions but DarkSword appears to be a serious threat.

Unfortunately, most of these new features do not function on older Apple devices like iPhone 4, due to limitations. Some apps even require at least iOS 7 to work ...

Apple has released iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 for those who are using devices that cannot install iOS 26, with the update ...

If your iPhone or iPad is running outdated software, your device could be at risk if you don’t update urgently.

Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP ...

Apple has begun pushing Lock Screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS, warning ...

At this point, those on iOS 26 are safe, though one developer claims to have used the leaked code to create a 'DarkSword' ...

If you own an iPhone or iPad running an older version of iOS or iPadOS, you'll likely see a Lock Screen alert from Apple ...