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 ...
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Here's How to Automatically Download iPhone Security Updates

1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Tap Background Security Improvements near the bottom of the menu. 4. Tap the ...

AirTag refresh prompts mass updates of older iOS, iPadOS versions

The introduction of a new AirTag has led Apple to issue updates for multiple older versions of iOS and iPadOS, all to ...

Apple’s Upgrade Decision—Just 6 Weeks To Change Your iPhone

Let’s be very clear. Apple issued fixes in mid-December and warned users to update. For that 6 week period, iPhones not ...

Is iOS 26 a flop? Why so many people are sticking with iOS 18 in 2026

Many iPhone users are still tapping 'Remind Me Later' on iOS 26. Is it design concerns, early bugs, or a lack of must-have features? Let's look at the data.