Apple patches ancient iOS versions like iOS 12 and 15 to keep old iPhones functional, though with limited services ...

The average recommended lifespan of an iPhone is around five to seven years — any model older than that tends to stop ...

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.

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

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 ...