OS 12.5.8 extends the certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation. With this update, all three keep ...

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating ...

Apple just released a surprise iOS 12.5.8 update for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. Discover how this 2026 patch keeps iMessage and FaceTime working through 2027.

It’s pretty normal for a tech company to update its devices with relevant software patches and security updates for a set period of time. After that period, many companies stopped supporting these ...

Though routine support for these models ended years ago, Apple's update is meant to preserve the cryptographic system that keeps older devices securely linked to its services.