Apple releases surprise updates for old iPhones and iPads
Good news for everyone still using the iPhone 5S, 6 or 6 Plus or an older iPad: Apple has now rolled out a software update that extends the security certificate of the devices until 2027.
On January 26, 2026, Apple unexpectedly released software updates for older iPhone and iPad models. The focus is on iOS 12.5.8, which was specifically developed for devices released over a decade ago… [+1915 chars]