New Delhi: Apple has recently given a surprise to their older iPhone users, they have released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 updates that no longer support the new versions of iOS. This latest update also includes a certificate extension that is now set to expire in January 2027. This certification is now needed for the core services like iMessage and FaceTime to continue working. Apple has also started rolling out the update along with the other software releases and beta versions for its newer operating systems. This latest update has also been reported to arrive more than three years after the last iOS 12 release, which was rolled out in January 2023.
These latest iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 have been extended to include a “System Certificate” that is now required for Apple services. By introducing these latest updates, Apple is now ensuring that the users of the older hardware will not lose access to all of the basic communication features in the future. These updates also fix several issues that have appeared since the previous update. The update is also available for a limited list of devices. These models cannot run the latest versions of iOS or iPadOS.
Now let’s see the list of older hardware that is getting the latest iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 update:
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPad Air
- iPad Mini 2
- iPad Mini 3
- iPod touch (6th generation)
