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.

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation beyond027.

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.

Like other major Apple updates, the next will contain some notable new features — but will you be able to get them?

OS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.

Smarter Siri, expanded emojis, streamlined app features, and more. Beta in February, public release mid-March!

Critical iOS and iPadOS WebKit flaws put millions of iPhones and iPads at risk of silent takeover. Apple urges users to update immediately.