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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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.
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Update iPhone 5s and 6 immediately or lose iMessage access

Apple has urged users of iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and other older devices to update immediately to maintain access to iMessage, ...

Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate ...

Apple pushes update for older iPhones, iPads to support iMessage, FaceTime

Apple has rolled out iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 to keep iMessage, FaceTime, and other core services working on ...

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 ...
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Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 Update for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple's iOS 12.5.8 update keeps iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older iPhones and iPads. Here's why you ...

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 ...