Apple iOS 26.3 Update: Red alert for iPhone users. Apple said – do this work immediately otherwise your data may be at stake.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Apple has released the stable version of iOS 26.3 on 11 February 2026. This is not an ordinary feature update, but an important ‘security patch’. Experts believe that postponing this update can be risky for your digital life.1. Why is the old version dangerous? (The Security Risk) According to Apple’s official report, more than 39 security vulnerabilities have been fixed in iOS 26.3. Zero-Day Bug: It has fixed a serious bug (CVE-2026-20700) which was present in the dyld (Dynamic Link Editor) component. Active attack: The company has admitted that hackers are using this flaw to spy on certain people (journalists and politicians). And have already done it to gain control of the iPhone. Locking Screen Bug: Another flaw that could allow anyone to view your photos without unlocking your iPhone.2. Other important features of iOS 26.3 Apart from security, some major changes have also been made in this update: iPhone to Android Transfer: Now it has become very easy to transfer data (photos, messages, contacts) from iPhone to Android phone. For this, Apple and Google have jointly created a new tool. Location Privacy: A new feature ‘Limit Precise Location’ has been added, which prevents mobile network companies from tracking your exact location. RCS Messaging: To make messaging between Android and iPhone secure, signs of encrypted RCS are also found in this update. 3. Which devices need to update? This update is for all devices that support iOS 26: iPhone: iPhone 11 series and all new models after that. iPad: iPad Pro (3rd Gen+), iPad Air (3rd Gen+), and iPad mini (5th Gen+). Note: If you have older models like iPhone 18.7.5) is released. How to update? (Step-by-Step Guide) Go to iPhone’s Settings. Click on General tab. Go to Software Update and tap on Download and Install. Make sure that your battery is more than 50% or the phone is connected to the charger.