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 ...
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Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 Update for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple's iOS 12.5.8 update keeps iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older iPhones and iPads. Here's why you ...

iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating ...

iOS 26.2 is here. What to know about the iPhone update.

As iOS 26.2 arrives for many Apple iPhone users, here's everything to know about the latest update.

iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia

The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being ...

iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 are receiving a new iOS update

The iPhone 5s was released 13 years ago. Apple recently rolled out the iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 updates for its latest ...

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 ...

Apple Updates iOS 12 to Extend iMessage & FaceTime Support

Apple has just released a rare and significant update for legacy hardware pushing iOS 12.5.8 to keep essential services like ...

Apple Rolls Out Rare iOS 12 Software Update to Extend Life of iPhone 5s

Apple’s iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and sixth-generation iPod touch have also received the ...