Apple releases security updates for all iPhones released in the past 12 years.

Apple has quietly released a new software update for its 13-year-old iPhones. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, released in 2013 ...

OS 12.5.8 extends the certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation. With this update, all three keep ...

Apple just rolled out an update for a few older iPhone and iPad models that ensures iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation ...

If you own one of the supported older devices and still use it in some way or another, it is advisable to install iOS 12.5.8 ...

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 ...

It’s pretty normal for a tech company to update its devices with relevant software patches and security updates for a set period of time. After that period, many companies stopped supporting these ...

Apple releases a surprise iOS update for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, extending key services and earning praise for long-term ...

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

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 in 2026 to ensure that users of the iPhone 5s, and other old models, can continue using their ...

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