Apple on Wednesday released multiple iOS updates for older iPhones and iPads, including iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7. The updates are intended for older iPhones and iPads that are unable to run later versions of iOS and iPadOS.
The new software can be downloaded on compatible iPhones by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Those with automatic updates turned on should see the new software installed automatically in the coming days.
According to Apple’s release notes, the updates include important security fixes. Apple’s security notes for iOS/iPadOS 15.8.7 and iOS/iPadOS 16.7.15 disclose that the fixes are related to the sophisticated Coruna exploit that was disclosed by Google last week.
While Apple has committed to providing security updates for iPhones and iPad for at least five years after the device’s initial release, it often provides security fixes for a much longer period of time. As noted by MacRumors, earlier this year, the iPhone 5s received a software update 13 years after it hit shelves.