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.

The introduction of a new AirTag has led Apple to issue updates for multiple older versions of iOS and iPadOS, all to maximize support for the tracking device.

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

Many iPhone users are still tapping 'Remind Me Later' on iOS 26. Is it design concerns, early bugs, or a lack of must-have features? Let's look at the data.

Screenshot iOS 26.2 fixes 26 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Update Dec. 14: This article, originally published on Dec. 13, has been updated to add expert comment on the flaws fixed in iOS 26.2 ...