Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch, containing an important update for devices that can’t upgrade to modern versions of iOS. Here are the details.
Today, Apple released multiple beta versions of its operating system for developers, alongside several updates for devices running stable versions of iOS and iPadOS.
Two of these releases, iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8, include an important certificate extension ahead of its expiration in January 2027. From Apple’s release notes:
This update extends the certificate required by features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working after January 2027.
Apple says that iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 are available for the following devices:
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPad Air
iPad mini 2
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