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Apple's iOS Update Misleads Users on Automatic Settings
12/18/2025
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Story summary
- Apple urges users to enable automatic updates in the iOS 26.2 update through a misleading interface.
- The update screen pushes a 'Continue' button that activates automatic updates and downplays 'Only Download Automatically'.
- This design is considered a dark pattern that may lead users to unintended choices.
- Users can disable automatic updates in Settings under General and Software Update.
