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Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 Update for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple's iOS 12.5.8 update keeps iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older iPhones and iPads. Here's why you shouldn't wait to install it.

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

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Apple updates iOS 12 to extend iMessage and FaceTime support on older devices

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New Updates For iPhone, Watch, iPad Released In iOS 26.2.1

Apple has just released a new software update now available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users as of Monday, Jan. 26.

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iOS 26.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Key Features And Fixes

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Your iPhone Might Not Be Fully Compatible With Apple's New AirTag

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 another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

AirTag refresh prompts mass updates of older iOS, iPadOS versions

The introduction of a new AirTag has led Apple to issue updates for multiple older versions of iOS and iPadOS, all to maximize support for the tracking device.

iOS 26 Adoption Hits 50%, But Some Users Are Still Reluctant to Update

OS 26 adoption now hovers at around 50%, according to StatCounter, but some users are still cautious about updating. New data published by SellCell provides a look at how users have responded to the push to update to iOS 26.