Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 ...

With the announcement of the second-generation AirTag, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 to add compatibility to this new item tracker. However, that wasn't the only software update for iPhone devices ...

Apple recently rolled out the iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 updates for its latest devices. However, the company also pushed a surprise update to several older models, including the 13-year-old iPhone ...

It isn’t every day that we see a smartphone brand rolling out a software update for a device more than a decade after its launch. iPhones have long been known for their longevity, and this update only ...

Apple has once again surprised users by releasing a new software update for the iPhone 5s, a device that first appeared in stores in September 2013. The update highlights Apple’s commitment to its ...

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 devices even though the handset is now more than 13 years old. The update is ...

What just happened? Apple quietly revisited its oldest mobile operating systems this week, extending support for devices long considered obsolete. The company issued new patches for iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15 ...

Apple just dropped the latest beta build of iOS 26.3, introducing a new feature that allows users to limit how precisely carriers can track their location. In addition, the company has quietly ...

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 ...

The average recommended lifespan of an iPhone is around five to seven years — any model older than that tends to stop receiving the latest major iOS updates and thus doesn’t get the newest features or ...

Learn how to fully customize your iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in this complete step-by-step tutorial. We cover Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen layouts, icon customization, and Dynamic Island ...

Apple released iOS 12.5.8, its first update to the older operating system since 2023, extending certificate validity for iMessage and FaceTime until 2027. Macworld reports that Apple also updated ...