Apple releases iOS 12.5 for older iPhones with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications
Apple has released iOS 12.5 for older iPhone models today, bringing support for COVID-19 exposure notifications. This is a major change as it expands contact tracing to iPhones that don’t support iOS 14, including devices like the massively popular iPhone 6 series.
Here’s what Apple says about the release of iOS 12.5:
iOS 12.5 lets you opt-in to the COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system for your iPhone. System availability depends on support from your local public health authority. For more information see covid19.apple.com/contacttracing
Apple also adds that iOS 12.5 includes additional “security updates” and that the release is recommended for all users. Apple has also released watchOS 6.3 for older Apple Watch models today, bringing “important security updates” for users…
