Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they ...

Apple abruptly halts latest iOS rollout—what might be behind it

Apple abruptly halted the rollout of its latest iOS update. Here's what to know.
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Apple Stops Signing New iOS and iPadOS Updates for Several Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has ceased signing multiple iOS and iPadOS updates, preventing users from installing the updates, even if they are showing as available for their device.

Apple drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

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 just released new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more

Apple has just released a variety of new software updates older versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS. Details here.

Apple Drops iOS 26.2.1 and Surprise Updates for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 for the iPhone and more today. This update comes after this morning’s launch of the new AirTag second-gen and the new Apple Watch Black Unity watch band. What’s new in ...
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Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too.