Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 16.7.9 and 15.8.3 updates to older iPhones/iPads: fix security vulnerabilities

Thanks to netizen Ji Yinkesi for submitting the clue! According to news on July 30, Apple today released the first developer beta version of iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and the second public beta version of iOS/iPadOS 18. It also released iOS 16.7.9 and iOS 15.8.3 updates for older iPhones. . Apple wrote in the update logs for both versions: "This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users to install," but did not mention what was fixed. iOS 16.7.9 Note: iOS 16.7.9 is applicable to Apple’s iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models. According to the document details disclosed by Apple, the above three models are expected to be supported until 2025.

1. Apple may drop support for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X in the fall of 2025.

2. Users still using these devices can consider upgrading their hardware to get the latest security patches.

3. iOS 15.8.3 update is available for the following devices:

   • iPhone 6s (all models)
   • iPhone 7 (all models)
   • iPhone SE (1st generation)
   • iPad Air 2
   • iPad mini (4th generation)
   • iPod touch (7th generation)

     

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