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 another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones

Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline.

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers.

iOS 26.3 public beta 3 available now, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 beta 3 for public beta testers. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta software.

A new setting in iOS 26.3 will make it harder for carriers to track your exact location

Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update will introduce a setting that limits how precisely carriers can determin your location.

Apple Experience Event: New MacBooks and Creator Studio

Apple is entering a pivotal phase of announcements, with the spotlight on its upcoming software updates, iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.2.1. While the past week has

iOS 26.3 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone

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

7 CarPlay features Apple recently added to your vehicle

Apple CarPlay became much better with all the upgrades that came after iOS 26 was released. These are some updates to the system that you might have missed.