Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]

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

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 ...

These 'Obsolete' iPhones Just Received a New Update

Apple released a new update for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, but don't expect any new features.

Your ancient iPhone 5s just got an update so it can keep using iMessage

Though routine support for these models ended years ago, Apple's update is meant to preserve the cryptographic system that keeps older devices securely linked to its services.
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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, ...

Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones

Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a ...

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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13 Years After Its Release, Apple Just Released An iPhone 5s Software Update

MacRumors reports that Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, with both devices having been released 13 and 12 years ago, respectively.