Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

omg u gotta love apples customer first approach πŸ™Œ! they're literally giving life to old iPhones & iPads again πŸ’» it's not just about keeping ppl stuck on outdated tech, but also about making sure ppl can still use their devices for important stuff like family emergencies or even just staying connected with friends πŸ‘ the security patches might not be super exciting, but hey, who doesn't love a good peace of mind? 😊
 
πŸ”— I'm loving this move by Apple! They're giving old iPhones and iPads another chance at life πŸ™Œ. It's not about making them shiny new again, but about keeping the basics working so they can still do their thing. And let's be real, many of these devices are already set up to just send messages or make video calls anyway πŸ˜‚. I've got a friend who still uses an iPhone 6 from 2014 – it's amazing how long some things last! It shows Apple cares about its customers' needs and wants to keep them happy for as long as possible πŸ’•.
 
Apple's decision to keep older devices alive is a reminder that even when they're no longer considered relevant, they still have value πŸ’»πŸ˜Š. It's about being responsible and ensuring users don't get left behind πŸ€–. By providing updates for years after they were originally expected to stop receiving support, Apple shows it cares about its customers' experiences πŸ“±πŸ’•.
 
I'm loving this πŸ™Œ! Apple's decision to keep old iPhones and iPads alive with software updates is a game-changer for anyone who's stuck with an old device that still works decently. I mean, we've all been there - you're running out of storage on your iPhone 5S or struggling to remember passwords on your iPad 2 🀯. This update means we can keep using our old devices without having to shell out for a new one just yet.

It's also super cool that Apple is showing us that even if they're no longer actively supporting an operating system, they'll still throw in some security patches to keep things stable πŸ›‘οΈ. It just goes to show that maintaining older systems is still important in the tech world - we shouldn't have to upgrade just because our old devices are a bit rusty πŸ’».

I'm not sure if these updates are going to be super exciting, but they're definitely a sign of Apple's commitment to its customers πŸ‘. Let's be real, who doesn't love having an old iPhone or iPad still kicking around for a bit longer? It's all about giving us more time to get used to the new features 😊!
 
πŸ“Š just had to do some math here... 12 years after their initial release, Apple is still supporting devices with the iPhone 5S πŸ“± from 2013! πŸ’» that's like keeping old friends alive for another year or two. I mean, we all know what happens when tech companies stop supporting old stuff - they just start to die and become total junk 🀯 but in this case, it's like Apple is saying "hey, you can still use us... sort of". πŸ™

anyway, here are some numbers: 80% of iPhone users are still on iOS 14 or older πŸ“Š (source: Statista), and that's a huge chunk of the market. So when Apple does these updates, it's not just about keeping old devices alive - it's also about keeping customers happy and invested in their ecosystem πŸ’Έ.

also, did you know that the average smartphone user replaces their device every 2.5 years? πŸ“† that's like going through a whole new phone cycle every year... crazy! but hey, at least Apple is showing us that even old tech can still have some life left in it 😊
 
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