Apple is rolling out the iOS 12 update to older iPhone and iPad models, according to a new report. The new update comes less than a week before the company is expected to unveil the upcoming version of its operating system, iOS 16, along with new iPhone models. The latest iOS 12 release is available for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, while iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 will also receive the update, which contains a significant security fix for the vulnerability. Exploited by attackers.
Update to iOS 12.5.6, first tarnished It began rolling out to eligible iPhone and iPad models on Wednesday, via XDA Developers. This update fixes a security flaw in Apple’s WebKit browser engine. According to Apple, the vulnerability could have allowed arbitrary code execution due to the processing of maliciously crafted web content. The company has credited an unidentified researcher with uncovering the security flaw.
It is worth noting that Apple says A report suggests that security vulnerabilities have been actively exploited. As a result, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and iPod Touch (6th generation) owners should update to iOS 12.5.6 as soon as possible.
Users who haven’t downloaded the update yet can visit it settings , normal , Software update To update to iOS 12.5.6 on eligible older iPhone and iPad models.
Meanwhile, Apple is gearing up to launch the next version of its update system, iOS 16. The update is expected to be available from September 7 and is set to bring improvements to the company’s applications and a redesigned, highly customizable lock screen interface. According to Apple, iOS 16 will be available for iPhone 8 and later models.
