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| Date | 2026-05-06 10:02 -0400 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Re: How long after release does Apple still provide "security updates"? |
| Newsgroups | misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.system, comp.sys.mac.advocacy |
| References | <10q6krt$jv7$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com> <xxxxxx-AB0038.22221205052026@news.supernews.com> |
| From | CrudeSausage <crude@sausa.ge> |
| Message-ID | <69fb49f4$1$22$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> (permalink) |
Cross-posted to 3 groups.
On 2026-05-05 10:22 p.m., Johnny LaRue wrote: > In article <10q6krt$jv7$1@nnrp.usenet.blueworldhosting.com>, > Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> wrote: > >> Q: How long after release does Apple still provide "security updates"? >> A: It's a *lot* shorter than you think... >> >> Note that people "think" Apple supports releases far longer than facts show >> since these dates are the *longest* possible support lengths we can get. > > The length of support of individual versions of iOS is meaningless. > What counts is how long is the iPhone/iPad supported. It is MUCH longer > than ANY Android vendor. > > For example, the iPad Air 2 was released on October 16, 2014. On that > date it came with iOS 8.1. It has received 2 updates this year. > 15.8.6 on 1/26/2026 and 15.8.7 on 3/11/2026. That is 11.5 years (and > counting) of support and 7+ (and counting) versions of iOS. > > Any more questions about Apple's legendary support? +1. That is indeed very impressive. -- CrudeSausage Zephyrus G14 2021
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