Apple has released an update for iOS and macOS operating systems for older devices such as the iPhone 5s and MacBook Air from 2013. Security patches with bug fixes are similar to the latest versions of iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura.
According to reports, at least 14 different systems are affected by certain vulnerabilities. Then, It is important for legacy device owners to update as soon as possible. to keep cell phones and computers safe.
New operating system updates include:
- iOS 12.5.7;
- iOS 15.7.3;
- iPadOS 15.7.3;
- macOS Big Sur 11.7.3;
- macOS Monterey 12.6.3.
There are no updates between iOS 12 and iOS 15 versions as devices are blocked from updating. For this reason, Apple does not update “intermediate” OS versions, as all iPhones running iOS 13 can run iOS 15.
Launched in 2013, iPhone 5s is the oldest device to support iOS 12.5. Among Macs, the 2013 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops and MacPro computer are the earliest models to support macOS Big Sur.
Some of these models are classified as outdated or outdated and no longer receive new system updates.. To strengthen it, it is important to update devices as a way to protect them from security vulnerabilities.
How to update old iPhones?
Users who leave the automatic update option enabled do not need to do anything to receive the iOS patch. In order not to interfere with the routine, the installation of the latest version of the operating system should be done at night.
Device owners who prefer to do the update manually should open the “Settings” application and tap “General” and then “Software Update”. The phone will then receive the most up-to-date version of Apple’s operating system.
Source: Tec Mundo
