Almost one year after the last update, Apple released a new version of iOS 12 on Wednesday, intended to fix a vulnerability that was recently fixed in newer versions of the operating system. If you’re still using an iPhone 5S or an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, it’s worth taking the time to update. Apple obviously doesn’t release security updates for its older software very often, so if it does, you know it’s a pretty serious problem.
The vulnerability fixed by iOS 12.5.6 is one that can make a malicious website run unchecked code on your phone if you open it in Safari or any other browser. In addition, Apple says it is possible that someone in the world has tried to use this exploit. While this kind of warning isn’t a cause for alarm — it’s relatively common for the company — it does mean you should probably be a little cautious until you update your phone.
You can download and install the update by going to . to go Settings > General > Software update. If your phone warns you that you don’t have enough storage space to install the update, you can follow our guide on how to free up storage space. Some screens may look slightly different, but the basics will be mostly the same.
The update is also available for a few other devices, such as the original iPad Air, the iPad Mini 2 and 3, and the sixth-generation iPod Touch. If you have any floating around, it’s probably a good idea to take some time today and update them.
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