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 ...

Apple updates iOS 12 to extend iMessage and FaceTime support on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.
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Apple to fix FaceTime glitch that allows eavesdropping

Apple has disabled a group-chat function in FaceTime after users said a software bug could let callers activate another person's microphone remotely. With the bug, a FaceTime user calling another ...
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Apple release iOS 12 update to keep iMessage, Facetime for older Apple devices

Apple has quietly released a new update for iOS 12 to keep communication features in its older gadgets active. Under iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8, services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device ...
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Got an iPhone 5s or iPhone 6? Update now to avoid losing iMessage, FaceTime

Apple releases security updates for all iPhones released in the past 12 years.

Apple Updates iOS 12 to Extend iMessage & FaceTime Support

Apple has just released a rare and significant update for legacy hardware pushing iOS 12.5.8 to keep essential services like ...