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 ...

This 13-year-old iPhone just got a software update from Apple — are you paying attention, Samsung?

Apple is still supporting at least two iPhones that are more than a decade old with new software updates.

Apple Drops iOS 26.2.1 and Surprise Updates for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 for the iPhone and more today. This update comes after this morning’s launch of the new AirTag second-gen and the new Apple Watch Black Unity watch band. What’s new in ...

Apple’s Crucial iPhone Update Decision Means Hundreds Of Millions Must Update Now

If your iPhone is one of the ones listed, you need to make sure you’re on the latest iOS software as soon as you can.