Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 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.

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Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, extending support to 13 and 12 years respectively after their launch. The update extends certificates required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working beyond January 2027. This demonstrates Apple's commitment to long-term device support, exceeding their publicly stated minimum of five years of security updates.

iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch