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

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.

Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they ...
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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 ...
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Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too.

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 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 ...

Apple breaks its software record for millions of devices – the immortal iPhone 5S gets an update 12 years after launching

Apple has just updated some ancient handsets, ensuring they stay functional for longer.

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.

Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate ...