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 ...

iOS 26 is the latest iOS version launched alongside the iPhone 17 series. But if you're wondering which is the oldest iPhone ...

Apple on Monday released an update to ensure FaceTime and iMessage continue to work on devices that don't support anything beyond iOS 12 and iPadOS 12. Apple usually promises five years of software ...

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 ...

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 ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. If you’re using the latest iPhone, or any model from the iPhone 11 onwards, then the new ...

For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller 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 ...

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