Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 Security Update for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 After 13 Years
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Summary
Apple has released iOS 12.5.8, a security update for older devices including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, providing continued support 13 and 12 years after their respective launches. The update extends certificate requirements for device features and represents Apple's ongoing commitment to security for legacy hardware.
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· 3 pullediOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively.
The iPhone 5s came out in September 2013, while the iPhone 6 launched in September 2014.
According to Apple's release notes for the update, iOS 12.5.8 extends the certificate required for features like
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