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Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 16.7.9 and 15.8.3 updates to older iPhone/iPad models

2024-07-30

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IT Home reported on July 30 that Apple released the first developer beta version of iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and the second public beta version of iOS/iPadOS 18 today, and also released iOS 16.7.9 and iOS 15.8.3 updates for older iPhones.

Apple wrote in both version update logs:This update provides important security fixes, recommended for all users", but did not mention what was fixed.

iOS 16.7.9

IT Home Note: iOS 16.7.9 is suitable for Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. According to the document details disclosed by Apple, the above three models are estimated to be supported until 2025.


Apple may drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X in the fall of 2025, and users who are still using these devices may consider upgrading their hardware to get the latest security patches.

iOS 15.8.3

The iOS 15.8.3 update is available for iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).