Apple is the only company in the world that offers so many years of support, it has just released updates to iOS 15, iOS 16 and more older versions
Apple has decided to release numerous software updates and, in addition to releasing the first beta of iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence and iOS 17.6, the company has also released more Updates for older devices. This is something that only Apple does, capable of launching a Update for devices that are about to turn 10 years old like the second-generation iPad Air.
These updates will not bring new features, but they will solve various security problems that have been found. Security updates that can be very interesting for devices that are old, but that many users continue to use every day.
These are the 6 security updates Apple has released for older devices:
- iOS 16.7.9
- iPadOS 16.7.9
- iOS 15.8.3
- iPadOS 15.8.3
- macOS Ventura 13.6.8
- macOS Monterey 12.7.6
Apple updates devices 10 years after their launch
He The support that Apple offers in terms of updates is not seen in any other company in the world.The competition, especially on Android, is barely able to offer a handful of updates, while Apple offers up to 10 years of security support for some of its devices.
All of these updates only bring bug fixes and stability improvements, although they are recommended for all users using older Apple devices. This is the List of Apple devices that will be able to access these security updates and the year in which they were launched on the market:
- iPhone 6s – (iOS 15.8.3) – released in 2015
- iPhone 6s Plus – (iOS 15.8.3) – released in 2015
- iPhone SE first generation – (iOS 15.8.3) – released in 2015
- iPhone 7 – (iOS 15.8.3) – released in 2016
- iPhone 7 Plus – (iOS 15.8.3) – released in 2016
- iPhone 8 – (iOS 16.7.9) – released in 2018
- iPhone 8 Plus – (iOS 16.7.9) – released in 2018
- iPhone X – (iOS 16.7.9) – released in 2018
- iPad Air 2 – (iPadOS 15.8.3) – released in 2014
- iPad mini 4 – (iPadOS 15.8.3) – released in 2015
- iPad (5th generation) – (iPadOS 16.7.9) – released in 2017
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) – (iPadOS 16.7.9) – released in 2016
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch – (iPadOS 16.7.9) – released in 2016
- MacBook – (macOS Ventura 13.6.8) – released in 2017
- MacBook Air – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2015
- MacBook Air – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2017
- MacBook Pro – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2015
- MacBook Pro – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2016
- MacBook Pro – (macOS Ventura 13.6.8) – released in 2017
- iMac – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2015
- iMac Retina – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2015
- iMac – (macOS Ventura 13.6.8) – released in 2017
- iMac Retina – (macOS Ventura 13.6.8) – released in 2017
- Mac mini – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2014
- Mac Pro – (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) – released in 2013
As you can see, in this list we have computers like the Mac Pro from 2013 that has received a new update to macOS Monterey 12.7.6, we also have the iPad Air 2 released in 2014 that receives iPadOS 15.8.3 or the iPhone 6s released in 2015 that receive iOS iOS 15.8.3. They are Truly old devices that are over or close to 10 years oldno one offers as much security support as Apple
To upgrade to these versions, simply do the following:
- On an iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- On a Mac: Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
If you have any of the devices on the list, we advise you to update as soon as possible. Apple has decided to release these security updates because they fix important problems that can be exploited to access your information.
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