Apple Releases Rare iOS 12 Update To Address Security Flaw On Older iPhones, iPads

Apple has released an iOS 12 update users of older iPhone and iPad devices should download as soon as possible. Engadget reports: The new version of the company's 2018 operating system addresses a major vulnerability that Apple recently patched within iOS 15. According to a support document, the WebKit flaw could have allowed a website to run malicious code on your device. In its usual terse manner, Apple notes it is "aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."

For that reason, you should download the update as soon as possible if you're still using an iOS 12 device. That's a list that includes the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, as well as iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3. You can download iOS 12.5.6 by opening the Settings app, tapping on "General" and then selecting "Software Update."

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[OrangeTide]

for the price of an iPhone 11, I am able to buy a new Android device every 2 years for the next 6. Sure it's a piece of crap and not comparable but I smash and lose these things anyways, so I don't really deserve a nice one.

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[Darinbob]

Well, I got my iphone 6s, because it was at least $600 cheaper than the androids at the time, or the newer iphones. And it's the better iphone; small instead of overcompensating on size, and not so thin that it bends if you hold it wrong.

Thanks Apple

[raind]

For such a old phone still works fine. besides the battery!

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[antdude]

Battery can be replaced, but many online apps' Internet services won't work anymore since they require newer iOS versions like v13. Also, slow speeds. :(

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[Darinbob]

All cellular is slow, what slows it down is all the scripts and crap to be honest, even on a fast wifi my ipad slows to a crawl on some web sites as it struggle to display all the idiotic advertisements. Can't we just outlaw ads finally and be done with those scum?

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[antdude]

Use an ad blocker like AdGuard Pro! However, they don't work in apps well if the ads are on the same servers. :(

Re: Thanks Apple

[registrations_suck]

I am on an iPhone 6 now. It works ok. No Google Maps, which sucks. It's a little slow overall, but a lot more functional than people would guess, for an 8 year old phone.

yawnnn

[SleepingEye]

Android's WebView would have mitigated the problem with an Play Store update, and it would have applied to all version of the phone.

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[bill_mcgonigle]

> Android's WebView would have mitigated the problem with an Play Store update, and it would have applied to all version of the phone.

"You sound like someone who's too poor to be my friend." - Apple user

Re: yawnnn

[SleepingEye]

"Your mom is too poor to be my friend" - patch user

My iPhone5S felt like new for a moment

[thesjaakspoiler]

Why does Apple not allow me to install apps that run perfectly fine for other 5S users?

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[bill_mcgonigle]

> Why does Apple not allow me to

Maybe with this security vulnerability you can sideload an app finally.

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[NoMoreACs]

The flaw is sales numbers are down. The solution is nerfing older devices to boost sales of new devices.

That will come out soon enough, if true.

My iPhone XR still great

[bsdetector101]

My iPhone XR still great, don't need the latest when it still WORKS and gets latest updates !

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[NoMoreACs]

My iPhone XR still great, don't need the latest when it still WORKS and gets latest updates !

Same for my iPhone 8 plus!