Apple released the iPhone 5s in September 2013. But if you still have one, Apple has just defined it as obsolete. So, its repairability has just changed, among other things. Here’s what it means.

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional. He's written for Time, CNET, PCMag, and several other publications. He's the author of two tech books--one on ...

The iPhone 5S has a great camera. Behind every great camera is a great sensor. In this case from Sony. Brooke Crothers writes about mobile computer systems, including laptops, tablets, smartphones: ...

While the iPhone 5S is no longer eligible for new iOS versions, Apple is still supplying it with the occasional security update. For a phone that’s almost a decade old, that absolutely rules. While ...

Apple today made three changes to its vintage and obsolete products list, involving the iPhone 5s, sixth-generation iPod touch, and an older iMac model. First, Apple now considers the iPhone 5s to be ...

Apple has provided iOS 12.5.7, macOS 11.7.3, and other updates for older devices that can't be updated to the latest releases. The new updates are for users still using older devices and operating ...

In another possible major embarrassment for Apple, numerous users are reporting problems with the motion sensors of the iPhone 5S in what is being called “sensorgate”. It appears that the gyroscope, ...

iOS 12.5.7 iOS 15.7.3 iPadOS 15.7.3 macOS Big Sur 11.7.3 macOS Monterey 12.6.3 The oldest device supported by iOS 12.5.7 is the iPhone 5s released in September 2013. The oldest Macs supported by macOS ...

If you are still using an iPhone 5S, 6 or 6 Plus, you have a rare OS update to download. Apple released an update on Wednesday for iOS 12 that patches a security hole already fixed in its newer ...

WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS 10 and iOS 11 versions of Apple's mobile operating system, requiring all users to be running at least iOS 12 after October 24, 2022. That means iOS 10 and iOS 11 ...

With almost every iPhone launch, Apple states how its latest flagship is the best it has ever created. While the company undoubtedly enhances its smartphone line with every annual upgrade, not all of ...