MILLIONS of iPhones will be left without vital security updates later this year.
If you’re using a very old iPhone model, it’s important that you switch to a newer unit to stay protected.
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Just last week, Apple issued an urgent alert to all users to install a new iOS update.
This added new protections against a hack attack that allowed crooks to take control of your iPhone.
But several iPhone models will be cut off from iOS updates later this year, with the launch of iOS 16.
So if you’re using a very old iPhone, it’s time to consider upgrading urgently.
Apple regularly rolls out iOS updates to fix security flaws.
Hackers can exploit these bugs to take control over parts (or even all) of your handset.
If you don’t install iOS updates on your iPhone regularly, the holes used by hackers remain open.
Some very old iPhone models no longer receive iOS updates.
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This puts you in significant danger of hack attacks, so it’s worth considering upgrading as soon as possible.
For instance, when the iOS 16 update lands in September, the iPhone 6S, iPhone 7 and 1st-generation iPhone SE will be cut off by Apple.
These handsets were compatible with the current iOS 15.6.1, but won’t get iOS 16.
If you’re using older iPhones than that, you’re already cut off, so you should upgrade to a newer model immediately.
Here’s the full list of iOS 16 supported devices:
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Any iPhones not on this list won’t receive iOS 16.
If you’re using an older iPhone, you’ll simply need to upgrade your handset to a newer device to access iOS 16.
If you haven’t updated your iPhone recently, you should do it as soon as possible.
Apple says the latest iOS 15.6.1 update fixes a number of security flaws that are being “actively exploited”.
“This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users,” Apple explained.
To do this, go into Settings > General > Software Update.
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