iOS 26.1 puts security on autopilot as Apple targets instant fixes

Apple’s next iPhone update, iOS 26.1, is poised to change how security reaches users. According to Forbes contributor Zak Doffman, Apple is revamping Rapid Security Responses into a Background Security system that can deliver critical fixes silently and, in some cases, without a restart. The goal is simple. Close dangerous holes fast across a billion plus devices without the usual prompts, downloads, and taps.

The timing matters. Mobile spyware and zero day threats are rising, and Android’s patch cadence remains uneven outside Google’s own Pixel line. Samsung’s rollout of One UI 8 with Android 16 has reportedly hit snags, while Pixels continue to get first dibs on monthly patches. Apple wants to remove that friction entirely.

Doffman says iOS 26.1 is expected this month and is already with developers and public beta testers. If the background pipeline works as billed, Apple narrows the window attackers can exploit and reduces user error in the update process. It is a technical shift that doubles as a policy statement. Security should be continuous, quiet, and universal.

OpenAI buys Sky maker to pull ChatGPT deeper into the desktop

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the team behind Sky, a Mac app that lets an AI see your screen and take actions inside your apps. The company says it will fold Sky’s tight macOS hooks and design into ChatGPT, with the entire team joining OpenAI.

The pitch is about turning passive chat into active help. “We’re building a future where ChatGPT doesn’t just respond to your prompts, it helps you get things done,” said Nick Turley, VP and head of ChatGPT. Sky CEO Ari Weinstein framed the app as an assistant that “floats over your desktop to help you think and create,” adding that joining OpenAI brings that idea to a much larger audience.

Expect deeper context awareness on Mac and quicker ways to write, plan, code, and manage daily tasks from the same AI interface. A disclosure accompanied the news: an investment fund associated with Sam Altman held a passive stake in Software Applications Incorporated. OpenAI said the deal was led by Turley and Fidji Simo and approved by the board’s independent Transaction and Audit Committees. Further product details will follow as integration work begins.

Tempt’s GaN3 Elite chargers target travelers with compact 30W 45W and 67W power

Tempt has launched three GaN3 travel chargers in India, aiming squarely at people who juggle phones, tablets, and lightweight laptops on the road . The 30W Elite weighs 41 g, undercuts standard bricks in size, and supports PD 3.0 and PPS for fast top ups. The 45W Elite adds dual USB C ports that can charge a phone and tablet at once, or power a 45W compatible laptop when used solo. The 67W Elite pushes into ultrabook territory, delivering 67W to a laptop or a 45W and 22W split across two devices, while staying pocket friendly at 92 g .

All three emphasize heat control and multi layer protection, with BIS certification and claimed size cuts of about 50% versus typical chargers. Tempt lists prices at INR 799 for 30W, INR 1,599 for 45W, and INR 2,299 for 67W