Apple just delivered a new software update to keep old iPhones working, a longevity flex most Android manufacturers still can't match.

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option.

Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update will introduce a setting that limits how precisely carriers can determin your location.

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation beyond027.

The update demonstrates Apple’s continued support for legacy devices, ensuring essential communication services remain functional on older hardware through 2027.

Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.