Apple Updates iOS 12 For the First Time Since 2023 (macworld.com)
(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @10:30PM (BeauHD)
from the legacy-idevices dept.)
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- News link: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/01/27/2336257/apple-updates-ios-12-for-the-first-time-since-2023
- Source link: https://www.macworld.com/article/3043346/apple-updates-ios-12-for-the-first-time-since-2023.html
Apple quietly released its [1]first update to iOS 12 since 2023 to keep iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older hardware through January 2027. The update applies to legacy devices like the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, and 2013-era iPads. Macworld reports:
> The update appears to be related to a specific issue. According to Apple's "About iOS 12 Updates" page, [2]iOS 12.5.78 "extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027." Meanwhile, the iOS 16 update says it "provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users."
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> When iOS 13 arrived, it dropped compatibility for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as the 2013 iPad Air and iPad Mini 3, so users of those phones should specifically take note. To update to the latest version, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update, and follow the instructions.
Further reading: [3]Apple Launches AirTag 2 With Improved Range, Louder Speaker
[1] https://www.macworld.com/article/3043346/apple-updates-ios-12-for-the-first-time-since-2023.html
[2] https://support.apple.com/en-us/118387
[3] https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/01/27/0047225/apple-launches-airtag-2-with-improved-range-louder-speaker
> The update appears to be related to a specific issue. According to Apple's "About iOS 12 Updates" page, [2]iOS 12.5.78 "extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027." Meanwhile, the iOS 16 update says it "provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users."
>
> When iOS 13 arrived, it dropped compatibility for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as the 2013 iPad Air and iPad Mini 3, so users of those phones should specifically take note. To update to the latest version, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update, and follow the instructions.
Further reading: [3]Apple Launches AirTag 2 With Improved Range, Louder Speaker
[1] https://www.macworld.com/article/3043346/apple-updates-ios-12-for-the-first-time-since-2023.html
[2] https://support.apple.com/en-us/118387
[3] https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/01/27/0047225/apple-launches-airtag-2-with-improved-range-louder-speaker
Speaking of Certs - iOS sucks for WPA-Enterprise (Score:2)
by Gavino ( 560149 )
I overhauled my corporate WiFi and implemented PEAP-CHAPv2 for one SSID so that users can put their Windows Domain user/pass into WiFi, instead of a shared WiFi password. I know - PEAP-TLS would be better, but this one SSID is just for staff BYOD phones so un-managed devices - and managing per-user certs on un-managed devices is like pulling teeth. I just give them DHCP and Internet access and some Internet DNS and everyone is happy.
So anyways for the PEAP cert I use Let's Encrypt in conjunction with my
Pretty Wild (Score:2)
That they still haven't figured out how to unbundle their apps and update them independent of the OS