Will iOS 12 Get Security Updates?
Contents 2 Answers. Unlike for Mac Os X, Apple Does Not Release “Security Updates” for Previous Versions of iOS After the Next Major Version Has Been Released...
2 Answers. Unlike for Mac OS X, Apple does not release “Security Updates” for previous versions of iOS after the next major version has been released, unless it is an extremely major vulnerability. Simply put, you are required to upgrade to the newest version if you want all security fixes.
How long will iOS 12 receive security updates?
If so, how long can we expect to receive security updates? If we assume that the iPhone 5s won’t receive support after iOS 12 (its currently the oldest iPhone still receiving updates) that will make 5 years of support.
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Is iOS 12 still secure?
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