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I tried using the iPhone 5s in 2026—here’s what happened

Curious about using an old phone in 2026? I tested the iPhone 5s and here's what happened. From performance to usability, find out if this classic can still compete today. #iPhone5s #TechReview ...
BGR

What Is The Oldest iPhone iOS 26 Still Supports?

Apple typically does a great job of keeping its mobile devices updated with new features and security patches for years. One prime example of Apple's impressive software update policy is the iPhone 5S ...
Cult of Mac

Apple just killed the myth of iPhone forced obsolescence

The latest software update for a 12-year-old iPhone. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac A conspiracy theory argues that Apple does everything it can to force people to buy new iPhones. That’s Grade A ...
TechRadar

Apple just patched some versions of iOS that are over a decade old - so you might want to hold on to your old iPhone for a bit

Apple refreshes certificates to maintain iMessage, FaceTime, and account functionality past 2027 Updates do not include new features or traditional security fixes iOS 16 updates did not renew ...
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Apple Is Unexpectedly Breathing New Life Into Some of Its Older iPhones

The average recommended lifespan of an iPhone is around five to seven years — any model older than that tends to stop receiving the latest major iOS updates and thus doesn’t get the newest features or ...
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Security updates will be distributed for the iPhone 5s, 13 years after its release

On January 26, 2026, Apple released several security updates, including one for iOS 12, affecting the iPhone 5s, which was released in September 2013. iOS 12.5.8, released in 2026, expands the ...
TechSpot

Your ancient iPhone 5s just got an update so it can keep using iMessage

What just happened? Apple quietly revisited its oldest mobile operating systems this week, extending support for devices long considered obsolete. The company issued new patches for iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15 ...
Hindustan Times

Apple iPhone from 2013 gets a new software update in 2026, Here’s why

So what exactly is this update for? According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 12.5.8 extends the validity of a system certificate required for core services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and other Apple ...
BGR

iPhone 5S Gets Unexpected iOS Update With 3 New Features (13 Years Later)

With the announcement of the second-generation AirTag, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 to add compatibility to this new item tracker. However, that wasn't the only software update for iPhone devices ...
Bangkok Post

Apple releases iOS 12.5.8 to keep iPhone 5s running

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 in 2026 to ensure that users of the iPhone 5s, and other old models, can continue using their devices even though the handset is now more than 13 years old. The update is ...
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Apple updates iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 in 2026 with new iOS update

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 ...
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iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 are receiving a new iOS update

Apple recently rolled out the iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 updates for its latest devices. However, the company also pushed a surprise update to several older models, including the 13-year-old iPhone ...