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Apple just released iOS 26.1, the first major software update since the arrival of the iPhone 17. The release promises performance refinements, fresh features, and fixes based on early user feedback.

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Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This ...