"On Monday, Apple released multiple updates across different versions of iOS, covering devices as old as the iPhone 5s from 2013 and as new as the latest models. According to reports, the updates affect an estimated over 2 billion iPhones worldwide, making this one of Apple's broadest software pushes in years. For newer devices, Apple released iOS 26.2.1, while older phones received parallel updates such as iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8, depending on the model."
"One update stands out for owners of Apple's oldest supported devices. iOS 12.5.8, released for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, does not add new features but prevents something far more disruptive. Apple explained the reason in a support document. "This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027," Apple said on its support site. Without this update, key services on those older iPhones would eventually stop working altogether."
"Emergency call failures sparked urgency The updates follow reports of a serious issue that affected emergency calls, particularly in Australia. Some older iPhones were unable to connect to emergency services after a network failure, raising alarms for Apple and regulators alike. Apple said users should install the updates to ensure emergency calls work properly, especially on older hardware. Apple warned that rare network issues could still occur while carriers continue to improve their systems."
Apple released urgent software updates for iPhones ranging from the 2013 iPhone 5s to the latest models, affecting an estimated over 2 billion devices worldwide. Newer devices received iOS 26.2.1 while older models received parallel updates such as iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8. iOS 12.5.8 for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus extends a certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027. Reports of emergency-call failures, particularly in Australia, increased urgency. Apple recommends installing updates to ensure emergency-call functionality while carriers work to improve networks.
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