Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones
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Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones - MacRumors Skip to Content Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones Wednesday March 11, 2026 2:46 pm PDT by Juli Clover Apple today released iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7, updates designed for older iPhones and iPads that are not able to run newer versions of iOS and iPadOS. iPhone and iPad users can install the updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, and selecting the Software Update option. Those with automatic updates turned on will see the new software installed automatically in the coming days. According to Apple's release notes, the updates include important security fixes. Apple has committed to providing security updates for iPhones for at least five years after launch, but often Apple provides security fixes for a much longer period of time. Earlier this year, the iPhone 5s got a new software update 13 years after it initially launched. Update : Apple's security notes for iOS/iPadOS 15.8.7 and iOS/iPadOS 16.7.15 disclose that the fixes are related to the sophisticated Coruna exploit that was disclosed by Google last week . Apple says that while all of the issues were previously fixed in various iOS 16 and iOS 17 updates, today's releases bring the same fixes to older devices that can't update to iOS 17 or later. [ 73 comments ] Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox. Leave this field empty Popular Stories Apple Released Seven New Products Today Wednesday March 11, 2026 7:05 am PDT by Joe Rossignol Starting today, the seven new Apple products that were announced last week are available at Apple Stores and beginning to arrive to customers. The colorful MacBook Neo and all of the other new products are on display at most Apple Store locations around the world starting today. Apple Stores have inventory of the new products for both walk-in customers and Apple Store pickup, but... 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"While Apple is known for looking forward, this milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the company here, to celebrate the... Read Full Article • 79 comments Top Rated Comments N nimalouk 1 day ago at 02:58 pm I just want iOS 18.7.5 on my 16. Score: 21 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) turbineseaplane 1 day ago at 03:14 pm Wow .. this is wild.. I think this even hits my old fleet of beloved iPhone SE1s from 2016 (I have 4 of them). Outstanding and very very praise worthy. Thank you Apple. Score: 21 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) Astuces iOS 1 day ago at 02:54 pm Let's go ! Why people still buy android at this point if you get 13 years of software updates !? Score: 20 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) turbineseaplane 1 day ago at 03:21 pm Man, I wish I still had my old 1st-gen SE. Best iPhone ever lowkey. I can't even describe how I would feel if they released an "iPhone Classic", with whatever limitations were needed to fit in the chassis about the size of the iPhone 5s/SE. I might faint. I'd probably buy 2 straight away. Score: 19 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) Slo Pesci 1 day ago at 03:13 pm I give Apple a lot of crap but it's little things like this that set them apart. Score: 16 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) 1 1037 1 day ago at 03:19 pm I'm like literally the only person with an old phone. 1st gen SE naked and shattered but still going. Score: 14 Votes ( Like | Disagree ) Read All Comments Next Article iPhone Fold to Feature iPad-Style Multitasking and Layouts Videos play iPhone 17e First Impressions – Apple Finally Fixed the Biggest Problem MacBook Neo One Week Later Impressions: Testing the $599 MacBook! $599 MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air – The REAL Differences BenQ MA270S Hands-On: Best 5K Display Made for Mac! 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