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 drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.
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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 ...
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Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too.

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 ...

iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update

OS 26 adoption now hovers at around 50%, according to StatCounter, but some users are still cautious about updating. New data ...