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 ...

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 continue working smoothly.

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 has quietly released a new software update for its 13-year-old iPhones. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, released in 2013 and 2014, respectively, are receiving iOS 12.5.8 in 2026, more than a decade ...

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 on Monday released an update to ensure FaceTime and iMessage continue to work on devices that don't support anything ...

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

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 ...

Apple is no longer signing iOS 18.6, making downgrades from iOS 18.6.2 or iOS 18.6.1 to iOS 18.6 impossible. iOS 18.6.1 was released a little over a week ago, swiftly followed by iOS 18.6.2 on ...

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