Apple advises iPhone 5 owners to update to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3

Apple has started to warn owners of the iPhone 5 to update their devices from their current iOS version to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3 to continue using the App Store and iCloud, or face updating only by performing a backup and restore with a Mac or PC beyond that date.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 21

Power button class action suit for iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5 will be heard on Oct. 25

A class action lawsuit against Apple concerning sleep/wake button issues with the iPhone 4, iPhone 4s and iPhone 5 is going to be heard in a Californian court, with the lawyers bringing the lawsuit against the iPhone producer putting out a call for potentially affected device owners ahead of the October trial.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 16

Apple declares iPhone 5 obsolete six years after launch

As this year's cutting edge iPhone XS and XR handsets ship to rave reviews, Apple quietly declared its six-year-old iPhone 5 — itself once considered the world's most advanced smartphone — obsolete.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 22

Got a new iPhone 5s or earlier? Don't try to activate it on Verizon [u]

U.S. carrier Verizon has announced that it will stop activating any phone that lacks VoLTE, to help advance the company's network to 5G technologies.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

iFixit matches Apple's $29 battery swap cost, covers pre-iPhone 6 devices

Looking to equal or beat Apple in the aftermath of its iPhone battery apology, iFixit has dropped the price of its do-it-yourself battery swap kits to $29 or less. More significantly this includes kits for the iPhone 4S, 5, 5s, and 5c, which are excluded from Apple's discounted battery replacements.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 60

Apple's iOS 11 leaves iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, 4th-gen iPad in dust in 64-bit transition

In one fell swoop, this fall's forthcoming iOS 11 update will mark the end of support for not only 32-bit apps, but also legacy 32-bit devices. That means owners still clinging to their iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and fourth-generation iPad will be left behind — or forced to upgrade.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15

Apple Clips app 64-bit only, another move suggesting end of 32-bit device support

Apple's compact video editing app Clips has debuted and requires iOS 10.3 which in itself runs on 32-bit devices — but the app doesn't run at all on the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and iPad 4.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Apple releases first public beta for iOS 10.3.2, still no 32-bit version available

As is normal with Apple beta releases, Apple has followed up a developer-only release of iOS 10.3.2 with one for public beta program participants — but as with the initial release it still lacks a 32-bit binary.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Over-the-air iOS 10.3 update for iPhone 5, 5c pulled by Apple for reasons unknown

After a few hours of availability, Apple pulled the over-the-air iOS 10.3 update for the iPhone 5 and 5c, though the legacy devices can still be updated through iTunes on a Mac or PC.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Apple seemingly ends support for 32-bit devices with iOS 10.3.2

With the release of iOS 10.3.2 beta, Apple is not offering iTunes restore images for 32-bit devices like the iPhone 5 and fourth-generation iPad, suggesting the forthcoming point update will mark a watershed for iOS.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 18

Taiwan indicts Foxconn manager on stealing & selling 5,700 iPhones

An ex-senior manager with Foxconn, Apple's main assembly partner, was reportedly indicted in Taiwan on Friday for stealing and selling some 5,700 iPhones in China.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

iOS 9.2.1 makes speed boosts for users with Apple's older iPhone 4s and 5

The iOS 9.2.1 update can potentially make iOS 9 a smoother experience for people with older iPhones, according to a new series of YouTube videos featuring side-by-side comparisons with devices running iOS 8.4.1.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Apple slapped with class action suit over iPhone 5/5s data leakage

A group of disgruntled iPhone owners filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday for allegedly concealing a defect that caused iPhone 5 and 5s models to switch away from Wi-Fi to cellular data without users' knowledge, resulting in high cellular bills.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

Gazelle sees iPhone trade-in offers double into iPhone 6s event, raises cash payouts for Verizon models

The nation's leading electronics buyback service said Tuesday that customers are requesting cash payout offers for their old iPhones at nearly twice the volume as last year. It also raised payouts for recent Verizon iPhones to as much as $481 for an iPhone 6+, $426 for an iPhone 6, and $206 for an iPhone 5s.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 6

Parents on a budget turning to certified used iPhones & iPads this back-to-school season

Price-conscious parents looking to equip their kids with smartphones or tablets for the new school year are embracing Gazelle's new certified pre-used iPhone and iPad stores as an alternative to paying full price for a brand new device, the company says.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 64

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