iOS 26 is currently the latest iOS update, but Apple has quietly released iOS 12.5.8, a critical update for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch models that no longer support the latest iOS versions.

Screenshot iOS 26.2 fixes 26 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Update Dec. 14: This article, originally published on Dec. 13, has been updated to ...

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Short answer: Yes. iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max are eligible. Apple’s iOS 26 cut-off drops the A12 generation, but the iPhone 12’s A14 still makes the list. That means you get the Liquid ...