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 ...

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 ...

Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they ...

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

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

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 ...
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Apple Refuses to Let the iPhone 5s Die | A Surprise 2026 Update for a 2013 Classic

Apple just released a surprise iOS 12.5.8 update for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. Discover how this 2026 patch keeps iMessage ...

Apple’s Crucial iPhone Update Decision Means Hundreds Of Millions Must Update Now

If your iPhone is one of the ones listed, you need to make sure you’re on the latest iOS software as soon as you can.