Apple has quietly released a new software update for its 13-year-old iPhones. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, released in 2013 and 2014, respectively, are receiving iOS 12.5.8 in 2026, more than a decade ...

Apple is regularly putting out iOS updates for its products, but the most recent rollout required an emergency fix for some iPhone users after release.

iOS 26 is currently the latest iOS update, but Apple has quietly released iOS 12.5.8, a critical update for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch models that no longer support the latest iOS versions.

This latest iOS 26 update is compatible with all iPhones from 2019 on, so if you have an iPhone 11 or later, then it’s for you. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR supported iOS 18 but aren’t compatible with ...