An older iPhone with a cracked screen and an iPad mini sit on a wooden desk, both displaying an iOS 12.5.8 "System Update" progress bar. A sticky note nearby reads "Update older phone for mom/dad," with a family photo and a Wi-Fi router in the background.

Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Running on Older Devices

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Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: First and Geek Editorial Team Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a select group […]

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