Apple to delete iCloud backups for older iOS versions - here's what to do
Briefly

Starting December 18, 2024, iCloud backups will require iOS 9 or higher, leading to the deletion of existing backups for users on iOS 5–8.
Apple's update underscores the need for users still on outdated iOS versions like 5 through 8 to upgrade, given these versions are over a decade old.
For those unable to update due to hardware limitations, using iTunes or Finder for backups remains an alternative, although relying on iCloud is preferable.
This change affects features across iCloud services, with iOS 10 as a minimum requirement to access functionalities like iCloud Drive and Messages in iCloud.
Read at ZDNET
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