Apple breaks its software record for millions of devices – the immortal iPhone 5S gets an update 12 years after launching

Apple has just updated some ancient handsets, ensuring they stay functional for longer.
PCQuest

iOS 12.5.8 update extends life of iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 with surprise support

Apple releases iOS 12.5.8 update for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, extending core services with vital security certificates and ...
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Apple Refuses to Let the iPhone 5s Die | A Surprise 2026 Update for a 2013 Classic

Apple just released a surprise iOS 12.5.8 update for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. Discover how this 2026 patch keeps iMessage and FaceTime working through 2027.
Forbes

If You Have An iPhone 5s, Apple Has Just Called It Obsolete

Apple released the iPhone 5s in September 2013. But if you still have one, Apple has just defined it as obsolete. So, its repairability has just changed, among other things. Here’s what it means.