If you have an older iPhone, please update it as soon as possible. The latest iOS update protects you from being spied on.
Many people believe that iPhones that Apple has stopped selling and that have not been updated to the most recent version of iOS (in this case, iOS 26) are obsolete, but the truth is that Apple still cares about older models. The new update for phones running iOS 16 or iOS 17 demonstrates this. These are updated versions that should be installed as soon as possible.
Older iPhones will receive a new update that addresses serious security issues, including a vulnerability known as Coruna, a spyware tool that affected iPhone models running iOS versions 13 to 17. Google researchers who discovered this serious vulnerability claim it has already been exploited by a suspected Russian spying group.
The list of devices compatible with this new update is quite extensive, encompassing all models running iOS 16 or iOS 17. This includes popular models such as the iPhone X and iPhone 8. Apple has also released the same update for some iPad models that were not updated to iOS 26 due to incompatibility issues, such as the fifth-generation iPad. The full list is below.
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
First-generation iPad Pro (12.9 inch and 9.7 inch)
iPad Mini 4
How to update your iPhone to this new version
Although this update fixes a serious bug, it's much smaller than a new release with additional features, so installation is quick and will only take a few minutes. However, it's recommended to back up your data via iCloud and ensure your device has sufficient battery charge before downloading and installing the update.
To update your system, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Check for the available version and install it on your iPhone.
It's important to note that this update does not include any changes to the operating system. In other words, if your phone is running iOS 17, it will continue to run that version.