Apple drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

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 another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

iOS 26.3 public beta 3 available now, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 beta 3 for public beta testers. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta software.

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers.

A new setting in iOS 26.3 will make it harder for carriers to track your exact location

Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update will introduce a setting that limits how precisely carriers can determin your location.