Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices.
Apple is famous for the long software support of its devices, but today’s releases are beyond anyone’s expectations. AlongsideiOS 12.5.8 today, which is available for the 12-year-old iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6.
The iPhone 5s was first launched in September 2013, while the iPhone 6 came out a year later, in September 2014.In its release notes, Apple says that iOS 12.5.8 extends the certificate that would allow core features like FaceTime, iMessage, and device activation to continue to work after January 2027. That’s the first software update for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6 since a security patch, which was released in January 2023.iOS 18 . Unlike iOS 12, those updates also seem to feature bug fixes, though Apple hasn’t listed a full list of the updates. All the new versions are the following:Unlike Android manufacturers, Apple doesn’t commit to specific software support periods for its devices. Due to regulatory requirements in the UK, the company has promised five years of security updates for the. However, its recent models usually get over five years of software updates and even longer periods with vulnerability and security fixes.I highly doubt that there are too many people currently using an iPhone 5s, but I still admire Apple’s commitment to extending the lifespan of those devices. I have some old iPhones lying around, and I like turning them on now and then. Considering how trendy some old tech is, I wouldn’t be surprised if those updates turn out to be meaningful for someone. Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.Multiple accounts - one person can have only one accountTo help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can post or comment.Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a post should be moderated - please, report it.T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: H2 2025 tests crown new overall US champion, same old 5G leaderThe Verizon outage reveals the end of five-nine network reliability, and it could happen againDid Google kill Gmailify because it became too expensive to maintain in the AI era?Apple to address the lack of cameras on the iPhone Air with the second model according to leakI’d grab the Razr+ in a heartbeat now that it’s up to $400 off and comes with a freebie
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