Apple sends urgent update notification for older iPhones

Typically, technology companies that work with devices such as mobile phones offer operating system updates for several years, as well as security updates, security updates that in one way or another prevent cybercriminals from accessing our mobile phone.

However, several years after the initial launch of the device, companies stop providing operating system and security updates, still putting millions of older smartphones used in certain markets, especially emerging ones, at risk.

And if you have an iPhone 6 or earlier and thought that Apple would no longer release any security updates, there is an emergency security update available right now that you need to install to fix a serious vulnerability. this has already been resolved in iOS 15.6.1 and is now available for older devices.

Specifically, Apple launched iOS 12.5.6 update which fixes a kernel-level vulnerability that allowed malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Specifically, this 12.5.6 update is available to download right now for the following devices:

• Iphone 5s
• iPhone 6
• iphone 6 plus
• ipod touch 6
• iPad Air (1st generation)
• ipad mini 2
• iaadmini 3

If your system does not offer you an update automatically, you can force it by going to your device’s settings, then selecting “General” and finally accessing the “software update” option.

It is absolutely imperative that we update our mobile device to the latest version, not only to have the latest features and functions, but also to ensure that third parties cannot access our personal data and bank account.

Meanwhile, Apple is very close to introducing the iPhone 14 as well as iOS 16.