#old mobile devices

And as expected, older devices became less popular while others became obsolete. Some of you have encountered these devices, so let's take a trip down memory lane with these mobile devices that used to be popular. Author's note: All mobile devices listed below do not exist anymore and are limited for communication, light entertainment, and productivity. Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 to keep key services like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older Apple devices that can no longer upgrade to newer versions of iOS. Apple confirmed the change in its release notes, saying the update ensures continued access to these services on supported older devices. For users who still use these older devices, installing iOS 12.5.8 ensures that basic communication features remain functional for years to come. iOS 27 runs on the same devices as iOS 26 and includes real responsiveness improvements on older hardware. Read more in our articles including "Mobile devices that used to be popular" and "Apple updates iOS 12 to keep iMessage and FaceTime working on older devices".