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 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6,

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.

Many iPhone users are not happy that they can no longer put off doing the latest iOS update, in order to keep their iPhone secure. Doing this kind of update is inconvenient, and it might be aesthetically displeasing, but it’s unfortunately necessary to have a safe and secure iPhone in the long run.

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers.

Apple has a new beta 2 version of iOS 26.3 available for public beta testers, here’s what to expect from the latest software update.

While Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, the tech giant released an important iPhone security update in July. Apple released iOS 18.6 on July 29 and while the update doesn't change much on your device, it's filled with about two dozen bug and ...

Apple has released a software update to iOS 12 three years after the last one.

Early iOS 27 rumors point to major stability improvements, new Apple Intelligence features, and updates designed for Apple’s foldable iPhone.