India, Jan. 29 -- Apple quietly released the iOS 12.5.8 update on January 26, 2026, bringing critical support to the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 even after official software support ended. iOS 12.5.8 is also a surprise release that extends the support life of the 13-year-old iPhone 5s which was released in 2013, as well as iPhone 6 and selected iPads. This patch, which was released January 26, 2026, extends vital certificates in iMessage, FaceTime and device activation, to January 2027, making sure that core services continue to work on ageing hardware.

This move highlights Apple's legacy device support strategy, ensuring that even decade-old iPhones continue working for essential services like iMessage and FaceTime. First update since Januar...