Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the ...

Apple shames Android with a software update for a 13-year-old iPhone

Apple just delivered a new software update to keep old iPhones working, a longevity flex most Android manufacturers still can't match.

A new setting in iOS 26.3 will make it harder for carriers to track your exact location

Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update will introduce a setting that limits how precisely carriers can determin your location.

Apple updates iOS 12 to extend iMessage and FaceTime support on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.

Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate ...
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Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

The update demonstrates Apple’s continued support for legacy devices, ensuring essential communication services remain ...

Apple’s Upgrade Decision—Just 6 Weeks To Change Your iPhone

Let’s be very clear. Apple issued fixes in mid-December and warned users to update. For that 6 week period, iPhones not ...