Apple unexpectedly extends life of the 13-year-old iPhone 5s with a rare update to keep core services working securely.

Apple just released a surprise iOS 12.5.8 update for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. Discover how this 2026 patch keeps iMessage and FaceTime working through 2027.

OS 12.5.8 extends the certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation. With this update, all three keep ...

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating ...

MacRumors reports that Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, with both devices having been released 13 and 12 years ago, respectively.

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.

The iPhone 5s was released 13 years ago. Apple recently rolled out the iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 updates for its latest ...

Apple extends support for older iPhones. iPhone 5s receives a new software update 13 years after launch, keeping key features ...

The conspiracy theory that Apple uses iOS as a tool of forced iPhone obsolescence is complete BS, and I can prove it.

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 ...

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 ...

Apple unexpectedly updates the 12-year-old iPhone 5s, keeping iMessage, FaceTime, and essential services running smoothly ...