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Apple Rolls Out Maintenance Updates to Keep Legacy iPhones, iPads, Watches and Macs Working

The maintenance releases renew expiring certificates to keep activation, iMessage, FaceTime plus other basics working on legacy systems.

Apple spendiert alten Geräten überraschendes Update
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Ältere iPhones, iPads oder Macs haben von Apple ein überraschendes Update bekommen.

Overview

  • iOS 16.7.14 and iPadOS 16.7.14 are now available for iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X and older iPads, replacing iOS 16.7.13 that was withdrawn after installation problems.
  • macOS Big Sur advances to version 11.7.11, while macOS Catalina receives Security Update 2026-001 focused on certificate refresh rather than broader fixes.
  • Apple also shipped watchOS 6.3.1, 9.6.4 and 10.6.2, extending support as far back as Apple Watch Series 1 and covering models through Series 6 and the first‑generation SE.
  • The releases are intended to prevent service failures such as loss of device activation and disruptions to iMessage and FaceTime, with iOS 16.7.14 also addressing emergency calling in Australia for supported iPhones.
  • Apple’s notes emphasize stability and bug fixes with minor additions like 21 new emojis on iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, yet older systems still retain numerous unpatched vulnerabilities.