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Netflix will no longer be available on the PlayStation 3 after March 2, 2026, with users seeing a notice upon startup. The move reflects the dwindling PS3 user base and the shift to newer, supported devices for streaming.
Apple has stopped signing several newly released iOS and iPadOS updates for older iPhone and iPad models (iOS 12.5.8, 15.8.6, 16.7.13, 18.7.4 and corresponding iPadOS), preventing installation even if shown in Software Update. The releases were intended to renew an expiring security certificate to keep core services like iMessage, FaceTime, and emergency-call functionality running; Apple has not explained the halt. Telstra Australia says some older devices are experiencing connectivity issues and is investigating. iOS 26.2.1 remains available and unaffected. Apple has a history of pausing updates for bugs and re-enabling revised builds when fixes are ready.
Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for the 12-year-old iPhone 5s (and iPhone 6) to keep FaceTime, iMessage, and device activation working through January 2027, marking the first update for these models since 2023; the company also rolled out newer iOS builds (18.7.4, 16.7.13, 15.8.6) for other devices, reflecting its ongoing but uneven long‑term support for older hardware.