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 ...

Apple Revives iPhone 5s With Surprise iOS Update After 13 Years

Apple unexpectedly extends life of the 13-year-old iPhone 5s with a rare update to keep core services working securely.
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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.