Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...
Macworld

Apple pulls four iPhone updates following network issues

Latest versions of iOS 18, 16, 15, and 12 are all "paused" after some older iPhones were unable to connect to emergency ...

Apple drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

These 'Obsolete' iPhones Just Received a New Update

Apple released a new update for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, but don't expect any new features.
Cult of Mac

Apple just killed the myth of iPhone forced obsolescence

The conspiracy theory that Apple uses iOS as a tool of forced iPhone obsolescence is complete BS, and I can prove it.