It’s not exactly going analog, but people looking to move away from streaming say Apple’s old device is a small step away from constantly being online. The iPod, discontinued four years ago, is ...

Apple discontinued the iPod in 2022, but older models are surging in popularity as young people seek distraction-free music and a break from smartphone dependency. eBay searches rose 25% for the iPod ...

Curious about using an old phone in 2026? I tested the iPhone 5s and here's what happened. From performance to usability, find out if this classic can still compete today. #iPhone5s #TechReview ...

Apple typically does a great job of keeping its mobile devices updated with new features and security patches for years. One prime example of Apple's impressive software update policy is the iPhone 5S ...

The latest software update for a 12-year-old iPhone. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac A conspiracy theory argues that Apple does everything it can to force people to buy new iPhones. That’s Grade A ...

The average recommended lifespan of an iPhone is around five to seven years — any model older than that tends to stop receiving the latest major iOS updates and thus doesn’t get the newest features or ...

What just happened? Apple quietly revisited its oldest mobile operating systems this week, extending support for devices long considered obsolete. The company issued new patches for iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15 ...

With the announcement of the second-generation AirTag, Apple released iOS 26.2.1 to add compatibility to this new item tracker. However, that wasn't the only software update for iPhone devices ...

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...

Apple has quietly released a new software update for its 13-year-old iPhones. The iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, released in 2013 and 2014, respectively, are receiving iOS 12.5.8 in 2026, more than a decade ...

iOS 26 is currently the latest iOS update, but Apple has quietly released iOS 12.5.8, a critical update for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch models that no longer support the latest iOS versions.

Apple just dropped the latest beta build of iOS 26.3, introducing a new feature that allows users to limit how precisely carriers can track their location. In addition, the company has quietly ...