Apple has been known to support its devices with software and security updates for several years. But that support doesn’t last forever, and Apple will eventually stop rolling out major updates. So the fact that A.S Security patch (Opens in a new tab) Recently released for devices dating back nearly 10 years, this is something to note.
Devices getting a new update include iPhone, Mac, MacBooks, and iPad models dating back to 2013. One of the oldest devices to receive an update is the iPhone 5s, which was released in September 2013 and lost access to major iOS updates with the launch. iOS 13 in 2019.
These updates include macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, iOS 12.5.7, iOS 15.7.3, and iPad OS 15.7.3. Although they are not alone. Apple’s support page includes information about a slew of security updates released on January 23rd, covering nearly every device released in the past decade; From iPhones to Apple TVs.
Not all updates seem to target the same things, according to the patch notes, which is interesting. the iOS 12 update (Opens in a new tab)for example, only covers a bug in WebKit that could put users at risk of “harmful web content”.
iOS 15 update (Opens in a new tab), on the other hand, fixes problems with the Kernel and Mail Exchange and offers updates for features like Maps and Screen Time, but without mentioning WebKit. the Update to iOS 16 (Opens in a new tab) It introduces more changes, including a fix for WebKit that looks very similar to that from iOS 12.
why? Who knows, but it doesn’t really matter. The truth is that there have been problems that can affect many old Apple devices. Instead of ignoring the problem, Apple released an update to fix it. It is commendable, even if, in all likelihood, the number of people affected is very low.
Updates released by Apple include:
- iOS 12.5.7: (iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPod touch [6th generation])
- iOS 15.7.3 and iPadOS 15.7.3: (iPhone 6s [all models]iPhone 7 [all models]iPhone SE [1st generation]iPad Air 2, iPad mini [4th generation]and iPod touch [7th generation])
- iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3: (iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro [all models]iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later)
- Mac OS Monterrey 12.6.3
- macOS Big Sur 11.7.3
- macOS Ventura 13.2.2 update
- Safari 16.3: (macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey)
- tvOS 16.3: (Apple TV 4K [all models] and Apple TV HD)
- watchOS 9.3: (Apple Watch Series 4 and later)
Keeping your phone updated is very important, especially if you have an older device that stopped getting regular update support some time ago. If you have automatic updates enabled, your devices will deal with the problem on its own, most likely while you are asleep.
If not, you can install the update manually by going to Settings > General > and then system update. Alternatively, you can check out our guides on how to update your iPhone and how to update your Mac.
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