MacRumors

Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Address iPhone X and iPhone 8 Emergency Call Issue in Australia

Apple today released iOS 16.7.14 to address an iOS 16.7.13 issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services. The update is available for the iPhone 8, ...
AppleInsider

iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Big Sur get minor updates with iMessage fix

Apple has issued new updates for some of its older operating systems, including iOS 16, macOS Big Sur, and more. iOS 16.7.14 and iPadOS 16.7.14 increase the build number to 20H370, up from the ...
9to5Mac

You can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.2

Following last week’s release of iOS 26.2.1, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 26.2. Here’s what that means. Whenever Apple releases an iOS update with important security fixes, or decides a version ...
MacRumors

Apple Pushes Carrier Settings Update to Fix Telstra Issue on iPhones Running iOS 16.7.13

Apple has released a carrier settings update for Telstra customers in Australia that resolves the issue affecting iPhones running iOS 16.7.13, which was released and then made unavailable to download ...
Macworld

Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

Apple released iOS 12.5.8, its first update to the older operating system since 2023, extending certificate validity for iMessage and FaceTime until 2027. Macworld reports that Apple also updated ...
Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

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 ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 26 vs. Oxygen OS 16: Which Reigns Supreme

Choosing between iOS 26 on the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Oxygen OS 16 on the OnePlus 15 presents a challenge for users seeking the best operating system for their needs. Both platforms bring unique ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up

iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays. Apple Maps in iOS 26 can learn ...
BGR

Apple CarPlay Finally Got One Of iOS 16.1's Best Features Years Later

Live Activities are a huge part of the iPhone experience. Released with the iOS 16.1 update, the feature is integrated into the Dynamic Island as well as on any iPhone's Lock Screen. With it, you can ...
Forbes

iOS 18.7 Vs iOS 26— Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose

Apple’s iOS 26 is here, alongside an update for those who want to wait to upgrade to the latest iPhone software, iOS 18.7. Update Sept. 24, 2025: This article, originally published on Sept.22, has ...
The New York Times

How to Give Your Older Phone New Software Powers

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer has been writing ...
AppleInsider

iOS 18, iOS 16, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma got updates too

Apple has released updates for some of its older operating systems at the same time as iOS 26, with downloads available for iOS 18.7, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, and others. While the main focus of ...