Still hanging on to your iPhone 5s or 6? Apple just gave it a new lease on life

Apple just rolled out an update for a few older iPhone and iPad models that ensures iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation ...
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Update iPhone 5s and 6 immediately or lose iMessage access

Apple has urged users of iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and other older devices to update immediately to maintain access to iMessage, ...

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 ...

iPhone 5S Gets Unexpected iOS Update With 3 New Features (13 Years Later)

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

Why your blue bubbles disappeared and how to get them back quickly ...

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 ...

Apple Pushes Software Update to a 13-Year-Old iPhone

Apple updates iPhone software even after 13 years Today, Apple has released a new update for its smartphone that is aged 13 years old.
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How to fix iMessage activation issue on iOS 26

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding that they can't activate iMessage with their phone number. This results in ...