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Apple patches notification bug, stops FBI Signal access

4/25/2026

Summary

Apple Fixes Notification

Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iOS 18.7.8 to fix CVE-2026-28950, which left deleted notifications on iPhones and iPads.
The FBI used the retained notifications to recover Signal messages after the app was deleted.
Apple’s fix adds data redaction that deletes cached copies and stops notification retention.
Apple advises users to install the updates now via Settings > General > Software Update.

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Apple Updates iOS

iOS 26.4 adds video podcasts to Podcasts app, letting users watch episodes.
The update adds eight new emoji, an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer and distorted face.
Accessibility introduces Reduce Bright Effects to remove flashing highlights and flashes for sensitive users.
Family Sharing now lets adult members use their own payment method for purchases.
Apple Music’s beta Playlist Playground creates playlists from descriptions, while Concerts shows events with ticket links.

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Apple Fixes Notification

Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iOS 18.7.8 to fix CVE-2026-28950, which left deleted notifications on iPhones and iPads.
The FBI used the retained notifications to recover Signal messages after the app was deleted.
Apple’s fix adds data redaction that deletes cached copies and stops notification retention.
Apple advises users to install the updates now via Settings > General > Software Update.

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