Login
Login

iOS 12#Screen Time

{{Short description|2018 mobile operating system}}

{{pp-pc|small=yes}}

{{lowercase title}}

{{Infobox OS version

| name = iOS 12

| logo = iOS 12 logo.svg

| logo_size = 85px

| screenshot = File:IOS 12 Home Screen iPhone Xs Max.png

| caption = iOS 12 home screen on an iPhone XS Max

| screenshot_size = 240px

| screenshot_alt =

| collapsible =

| version_of = iOS

| developer = Apple

| source model = Closed-source with open source components

| released = {{start date and age|2018|9|17}}

| latest release version = iOS 12.5.7 ({{Start date and age|2023|January|23}})

| marketing target = Smartphones, tablets and digital media players

| update model = OTA updates, iTunes

| package manager = App Store

| kernel_type = Hybrid (XNU)

| license = Proprietary software with open-source components

| preceded_by = iOS 11

| succeeded_by = {{ubl|iOS 13 (iPhones and iPod touch)|iPadOS 13 (iPads)}}

| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909033052/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12/|title=iOS 12 - Apple|date=September 9, 2019}}

| tagline = More power to you.

| support_status = Obsolete, unsupported

}}

iOS 12 is the twelfth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple. Aesthetically similar to its predecessor, iOS 11, it focuses more on performance than on new features, quality improvements and security updates. Announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, 2018, iOS 12 was released to the public on September 17, 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/17/apple-releases-ios-12/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12 With Faster Performance, Memoji, Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, Revamped Maps App, ARKit 2.0, and More|work=MacRumors|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en|archive-date=2018-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009034152/https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/17/apple-releases-ios-12/|url-status=live}} It was succeeded for the iPhone and iPod Touch by iOS 13 on September 19, 2019, and for the iPad by iPadOS 13 on September 24, 2019. Security updates for iOS 12 continued for four years after the releases of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 for devices unable to run the newer versions. The last update, 12.5.7,{{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-my/HT213597|title=About the security content of iOS 12.5.7|access-date=2023-01-23|archive-date=2022-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831172530/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213428|url-status=live}} was released on January 23, 2023.

Overview

iOS 12 was introduced by Craig Federighi at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote address on June 4, 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/04/live-from-wwdc-2018/|title=Live From WWDC 2018: Coverage of Apple's Keynote with iOS 12, macOS 10.14, and More|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en|archive-date=2022-05-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527144650/https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/04/live-from-wwdc-2018/|url-status=live}} The first developer beta version was released after the keynote presentation,{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/04/apple-seeds-first-beta-of-ios-12-to-developers/|title=First Beta of iOS 12 Now Available for Registered Developers|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en}} with the first public beta released on June 25, 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/25/apple-releases-first-ios-12-public-beta/|title=Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 12|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en}} The initial release of version 12.0 was on September 17, 2018.

System features

=Performance=

Performance optimizations were made in order to speed up common tasks across all supported iOS devices.{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|title=iOS 12 on the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad Mini 2: It's actually faster!|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/09/ios-12-on-the-iphone-5s-iphone-6-plus-and-ipad-mini-2-its-actually-faster/|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Condé Nast|date=September 17, 2018|access-date=September 18, 2018|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917234652/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/09/ios-12-on-the-iphone-5s-iphone-6-plus-and-ipad-mini-2-its-actually-faster/|url-status=live}} Tests done by Apple on an iPhone 6 Plus showed apps launching 40% faster, the system keyboard activating 50% faster, and the camera opening 70% faster compared to iOS 11.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17417730/apple-ios-12-iphone-update-best-features-wwdc-2018|title=The 17 biggest new features coming to the iPhone with iOS 12|work=The Verge|access-date=4 June 2018|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702191803/https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17417730/apple-ios-12-iphone-update-best-features-wwdc-2018|url-status=live}}

=Screen Time=

File:iOS12-ScreenTime.jpg

Screen Time is a new feature in iOS 12 that records the amount of time a user spent on the device. The feature also displays the amount of time the user used particular apps,{{Cite news|url=https://www.imore.com/screen-time-iphone-and-ipad-ios-12-everything-you-need-know|title=Screen Time for iPhone and iPad in iOS 12: Everything you need to know!|work=iMore|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en|archive-date=2018-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211853/https://www.imore.com/screen-time-iphone-and-ipad-ios-12-everything-you-need-know|url-status=live}} the amount of time the user used particular categories of apps (such as games),{{cite news|title=Apple shows how iOS 12 will change your next iPhone|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2018/06/04/ios-12-takeaways-how-latest-software-change-your-iphone/669223002/|access-date=4 June 2018|work=USA Today|language=en|archive-date=18 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618165906/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2018/06/04/ios-12-takeaways-how-latest-software-change-your-iphone/669223002/|url-status=live}} and the number of notifications the user received.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17870126/ios-12-screen-time-app-limits-downtime-features-how-to-use|title=How to use Apple's new Screen Time and App Limits features in iOS 12|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-11-25|archive-date=2018-11-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126005540/https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17870126/ios-12-screen-time-app-limits-downtime-features-how-to-use|url-status=live}}

Screen Time also provides blocking features to limit usage of apps (with time limits) or set other restrictions such as on purchases or explicit content. It replaces Restrictions in the iOS Settings app, but can also be used by adults to limit their own usage. These features can be used with or without a passcode. Without setting a passcode, the limits can easily be bypassed but may serve as a useful reminder of usage goals.{{Cite news|url=https://mindful.technology/review-screen-time-iphone-ipad-ios-12/|title=Review: Screen Time for iPhone/ iPad (iOS 12)|last=Emery|first=Justin|website=mindful.technology|date=December 2018|access-date=2018-12-01|archive-date=2018-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201174706/https://mindful.technology/review-screen-time-iphone-ipad-ios-12/|url-status=live}}

In January 2018, investors JANA Partners and the California State Teachers' Retirement System had issued a public letter to Apple, calling for them to take additional responsibility for the "unintentional negative consequences" that iPhones may have on younger users, and to seek out new ways to limit these effects.{{Cite news|last=Benoit|first=David|date=2018-01-08|title=iPhones and Children Are a Toxic Pair, Say Two Big Apple Investors|language=en-US|work=The Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/iphones-and-children-are-a-toxic-pair-say-two-big-apple-investors-1515358834|access-date=2018-06-17|issn=0099-9660}}{{Cite web|title=Think Differently About Kids|url=https://thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com/open-letter.php?acc=1|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609050409/https://thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com/open-letter.php?acc=1|archive-date=June 9, 2018|access-date=2018-06-17|website=thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com|language=en}} In June 2018, after the announcement of the Screen Time feature, Tim Cook publicly admitted that he "was spending a lot more time than [he] should" on his phone.{{Cite news|last=Mejia|first=Zameena|date=2018-06-05|title=Apple CEO Tim Cook admits even he spends too much time on his phone|work=CNBC|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/05/apple-ceo-tim-cook-thought-he-was-good-about-screen-time-but-was-wrong.html|access-date=2018-06-17}} JANA Partners and CalSTRS issued a second letter to express their support for the new feature.{{Cite web|title=Think Differently About Kids|url=https://thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105093539/https://thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com/|archive-date=January 5, 2019|access-date=2018-06-17|website=thinkdifferentlyaboutkids.com|language=en}}

=Shortcuts=

A dedicated application in iOS 12 allows users to set up Shortcuts, automated actions that the user can ask Siri to perform. Using the Shortcuts app, a user can create a phrase and type in the action they want Siri to do for them. Once they tell the phrase to Siri, Siri will automatically do the task they set for it in the Shortcuts app. The Shortcuts app replaces the Workflow app{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17847104/apple-siri-shortcuts-ios-12-app-download-features|title=Apple's Siri Shortcuts app now available for iOS 12|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=September 17, 2018|work=The Verge|access-date=September 17, 2018|publisher=Vox Media|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917215610/https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17847104/apple-siri-shortcuts-ios-12-app-download-features|url-status=live}} that Apple acquired in March 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/22/15030462/apple-acquires-workflow-iphone-utility|title=Apple bought the best utility app for the iPhone, Workflow|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=March 22, 2017|work=The Verge|access-date=September 17, 2018|publisher=Vox Media|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917215339/https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/22/15030462/apple-acquires-workflow-iphone-utility|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17847104/apple-siri-shortcuts-ios-12-app-download-features|title=Apple's Siri Shortcuts app now available for iOS 12|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-12-01|archive-date=2018-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202201716/https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17847104/apple-siri-shortcuts-ios-12-app-download-features|url-status=live}}

=ARKit 2=

ARKit now allows users to share their view with other iOS 12-supported devices.{{cite news|last1=Kelly|first1=Heather|title=iOS 12 highlights: Memoji, tech addiction tool, group FaceTime|url=https://money.cnn.com/2018/06/04/technology/apple-wwdc-announcements/index.html|work=CNN Money|access-date=2020-08-03|archive-date=2018-06-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609031257/http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/04/technology/apple-wwdc-announcements/index.html|url-status=live}} ARKit 2 additionally allows full 2D image tracking and incorporates the ability to detect 3D objects.{{Cite web|url=https://developer.apple.com/arkit/|title=ARKit - Apple Developer|website=developer.apple.com|language=en|access-date=2018-07-09|archive-date=2018-07-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706122708/https://developer.apple.com/arkit/|url-status=live}}

=CarPlay=

CarPlay now supports third-party navigation applications. (Waze, Google Maps, etc.)

=iPad=

The Voice Memos and Stocks apps are now available for iPads.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-announces-updates-to-stocks-voice-memo-apps-for-ipad-iphone/|title=Apple's Stocks, Voice Memo apps will be available for iPad, Mac|first=Ashlee Clark|last=Thompson|date=June 4, 2018|access-date=June 6, 2018|archive-date=July 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708172617/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-announces-updates-to-stocks-voice-memo-apps-for-ipad-iphone/|url-status=live}}

Control Center is separated from the app switcher on iPad and can be opened with a swipe down on the top right corner. The status bar has been redesigned, and in addition, iPhone X-style gestures are introduced across all iPads running iOS 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/554433/new-ipad-gestures-ios-12/|title=New iPad Gestures in iOS 12|first=Christian|last=Zibreg|date=June 5, 2018|access-date=December 27, 2018|archive-date=December 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228035403/https://www.cultofmac.com/554433/new-ipad-gestures-ios-12/|url-status=live}}

=Keyboard=

In iOS 12, the trackpad mode (which allows the user to freely move the cursor) is enabled by long-pressing the space bar on devices without 3D Touch.{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/how-to-use-keyboard-trackpad-mode-on-every-iphone-and-ipad-with-ios-12/|title=How to use keyboard trackpad mode on every iPhone and iPad with iOS 12|last=Mayo|first=Benjamin|date=2018-09-17|website=9to5Mac|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-20|archive-date=2018-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230552/https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/how-to-use-keyboard-trackpad-mode-on-every-iphone-and-ipad-with-ios-12/|url-status=live}}

=App Switcher=

For devices with gesture navigation and no home button (iPhone X and later), users can now force quit applications by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (without having to press and hold on them when in the app switcher).{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/how-to-close-apps-iphone-x-ios-12/|title=iOS 12 makes closing applications on the iPhone X much easier|last=Miller|first=Chance|date=2018-06-05|website=9to5Mac|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-14|archive-date=2019-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202205418/https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/how-to-close-apps-iphone-x-ios-12/|url-status=live}}

=Exposure Notification API=

On December 14, 2020, Apple released iOS 12.5, which includes the Exposure Notification API (backported from iOS 13) that provides access to the privacy-preserving contact tracing system that Apple have developed jointly with Google.{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Chance|date=2020-05-20|title=Apple releases iOS 13.5, here are the new features|url=https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/20/ios-13-5-released-features-exposure/|access-date=2020-05-20|website=9to5Mac|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521003148/https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/20/ios-13-5-released-features-exposure/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Chance|date=2020-12-14|title=Apple releases iOS 12.5 for older iPhones with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications|url=https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/14/apple-releases-ios-12-5-for-older-iphones-with-support-for-covid-19-exposure-notifications/|access-date=2020-12-14|website=9to5Mac|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901154124/https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/14/apple-releases-ios-12-5-for-older-iphones-with-support-for-covid-19-exposure-notifications/|url-status=live}} This is provided to support digital contact tracing which came to light during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite journal|last1=Zastrow|first1=Mark|date=19 May 2020|title=Coronavirus contact-tracing apps: can they slow the spread of COVID-19?|url=https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01514-2|url-status=live|journal=Nature|language=en|doi=10.1038/d41586-020-01514-2|pmid=32433633|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519190204/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01514-2|archive-date=19 May 2020|access-date=22 May 2020|s2cid=218765305}}

=Hardware components verification=

Since iPhone XS, iPhone XR and iOS 12, iPhone verifies hardware components on every boot time; if a non-Apple screen and/or non-Apple battery is found, iOS will display “non-genuine screen” and/or “non-genuine battery” prompt on iOS settings, and the battery health information is unavailable. Later, iOS 18.1 now allows display battery health information of a non-Apple battery.{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=Martyn |date=2024-05-31 |title=Apple Non Genuine Battery Warning Message - WeBuyTek Blog |url=https://webuytek.co.uk/blog/apple-non-genuine-battery-warning-message/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=WeBuyTek Blog - News, Tips & Advice |language=en-GB}}

App features

=Messages=

Messages in iOS 12 introduces a new type of customizable Animoji called "Memoji" which allows a user to create a 3D character of themselves. Apple also introduced koala, tiger, ghost, and T-Rex Animojis.{{cite news|last1=Dolcourt|first1=Jessica|title=iOS 12: Siri shortcuts, group FaceTime and 'Memoji' Animoji of you|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-12-for-iphone-and-ipad-officially-announced-wwdc-2018/|work=CNET|date=4 June 2018|language=en|access-date=4 June 2018|archive-date=4 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180604205329/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-12-for-iphone-and-ipad-officially-announced-wwdc-2018/|url-status=live}} In addition, Apple added new text and GIF effects similar to those found on other social media applications.

=FaceTime=

FaceTime gains support for Animoji and Memoji, as well as new text and GIF effects similar to those found on other social media applications and in the Messages application.

iOS 12.1, released on October 30, 2018, adds the ability to include up to 32 people in a FaceTime conversation. This feature is only supported with video by devices with the Apple A8X or Apple A9 chip or later; it is only supported for audio on iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, and is not available at all on iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, and iPad Air (1st generation).{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/30/apple-releases-ios-12-1/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.1 With eSIM Support, Real-Time Depth Control, Group FaceTime, New Emoji and More|work=MacRumors|date=October 30, 2018|access-date=October 30, 2018|archive-date=October 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031052352/https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/30/apple-releases-ios-12-1/|url-status=live}} Group FaceTime was disabled on January 28, 2019, due to a software bug that allowed calls to be answered by the caller rather than the recipient, allowing video and audio to be transmitted unless the call was declined.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/29/18201667/apple-group-facetime-disabled-server-side-major-security-flaw-fix|title=Apple disables Group FaceTime following major security flaw|first=Tom|last=Warren|date=January 29, 2019|website=The Verge|access-date=February 2, 2019|archive-date=May 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527150155/https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/29/18201667/apple-group-facetime-disabled-server-side-major-security-flaw-fix|url-status=live}} The functionality got restored on February 7, 2019, with the release of iOS 12.1.4. Group FaceTime remains disabled on devices running iOS 12 that are affected by the bug.

=Measure=

{{Main|Measure (Apple)}}

Measure is a native AR application that allows the user to take measurements of real objects. It also works as a level, a feature that was originally packaged as part of the Compass app.{{Cite web|url=https://www.imore.com/compass-app|title=How to use the Compass on iPhone|last=Symons|first=Mick|date=September 1, 2016|website=iMore|language=en|access-date=2019-03-11|quote=How do you find your direction and level surfaces using your iPhone? With the built-in Compass app!|archive-date=2022-05-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527144650/https://www.imore.com/compass-app|url-status=live}}

=Photos=

Photos has been completely redesigned with four new tabs, including "Photos," "For You," "Albums," and "Search." The new "For You" tab replaces the "Memories" tab previously found in iOS 11 and makes sharing recommendations, creates short-length video collages, photo editing suggestions, as well as featured photos from a specific day.

While the "Photos" and "Albums" tabs received only a few cosmetic changes, the "Search" tab includes new Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning features which show the user photos by place and categories (e.g. animals, cars, objects).{{Cite web|url=https://sixcolors.com/post/2018/09/ios-12-adds-powerful-search-to-photos/|title=iOS 12 adds powerful search to Photos|last=Snell|first=Jason|author-link=Jason Snell (writer)|date=September 17, 2018|website=Six Colors|language=en-us|access-date=2019-03-11|archive-date=2022-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411054349/https://sixcolors.com/post/2018/09/ios-12-adds-powerful-search-to-photos/|url-status=live}}

=Notifications=

Notifications are now grouped by application and have a "manage" button to turn off notifications for that app or to deliver them quietly right from the Notification Center without having to go into the Settings application.{{Cite news|url=https://www.imore.com/how-do-not-disturb-and-notifications-will-change-ios-12|title=How Do Not Disturb and Notifications will change in iOS 12|work=iMore|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en|archive-date=2022-05-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527144651/https://www.imore.com/how-do-not-disturb-and-notifications-will-change-ios-12|url-status=live}}

=Do Not Disturb=

Do Not Disturb gives users more options for automation. Users can hide notifications indefinitely or scheduled like previously, but can also hide notifications for 1 hour, until a time of day, until leaving a location, or until the end of a scheduled event in Calendar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12/|title=iOS 12|website=Apple|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-08|archive-date=2019-09-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910162202/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12/|url-status=live}}

=Voice Memos and Stocks=

Voice Memos and Stocks are supported on iPad, and have a newer design. Stocks was integrated with Apple News to show financial and other related news.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-announces-updates-to-stocks-voice-memo-apps-for-ipad-iphone/|title=Apple's Stocks, Voice Memo apps will be available for iPad, Mac|date=2018-06-04|work=CNET|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en|archive-date=2018-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708172617/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-announces-updates-to-stocks-voice-memo-apps-for-ipad-iphone/|url-status=live}}

=Apple Books=

iBooks was renamed Apple Books, and the app was redesigned, with five new tabs, including "Reading Now," "Library," "Book Store," "Audio Books," and "Search."{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17425852/ibooks-redesign-apple-books-branding-ios-12-update-wwdc-2018|title=iBooks gets a redesign and new Apple Books branding in iOS 12|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-06-23|archive-date=2022-05-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527144650/https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17425852/ibooks-redesign-apple-books-branding-ios-12-update-wwdc-2018|url-status=live}} The new app design is similar to that of Apple Music, and has been praised for its simplicity in allowing users to easily navigate their book library.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}

=Safari=

Safari receives an update to Intelligent Tracking Prevention. This includes a feature which allows the user to disable social media "like" and "share" buttons.{{Cite news|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/3284104/apple-ios/apple-pushes-privacy-theme-in-safari-for-ios-12-mojave.html|title=Apple pushes privacy theme in Safari for iOS 12, 'Mojave'|last=Keizer|first=Gregg|work=Computerworld|access-date=2018-06-23|language=en|archive-date=2018-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622202010/https://www.computerworld.com/article/3284104/apple-ios/apple-pushes-privacy-theme-in-safari-for-ios-12-mojave.html|url-status=live}}

=Maps=

Apple Maps had started to be rebuilt from the ground up by relying on first-party map data instead of using map data provided by third parties. This allows for more accurate directions and predictions on the fastest routes.{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/29/apple-is-rebuilding-maps-from-the-ground-up/|title=Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up|work=TechCrunch|access-date=2018-08-13|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814134742/https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/29/apple-is-rebuilding-maps-from-the-ground-up/|url-status=live}} The new maps were rolled out in sections and the entire US completed by the end of 2019.{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/27/apple-maps-rollout-us-complete/|title=Massive Apple Maps rebuild of the US complete as changes roll out to the Southeast|first=Michael|last=Potuck|date=December 27, 2019|website=9to5Mac|access-date=June 28, 2020|archive-date=May 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524064755/https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/27/apple-maps-rollout-us-complete/|url-status=live}}

Problems

=Rainbow flag emoji=

After a rainbow flag emoji with an interdictory sign over it appeared on Twitter, several users accused Apple of encouraging anti-LGBT attitudes. However, Emojipedia has clarified that this occurs when a user tweets the two emojis together and is not an intended feature. This can be used with other emojis as well.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/anti-lgbt-emoji-twitter-gay-pride-flag-homphobic-viral-a8787686.html|title='Anti-LGBT' emoji sparks outrage on Twitter|last=Young|first=Sarah|website=Independent.co.uk|date=20 February 2019|access-date=20 February 2019|archive-date=11 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411054343/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/anti-lgbt-emoji-twitter-gay-pride-flag-homphobic-viral-a8787686.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90309797/no-theres-not-a-new-anti-lgbt-emoji|title=No, there's not a new anti-LGBT emoji|work=Fast Company|last=Guthrie Weisman|first=Cale|date=20 February 2019|access-date=20 February 2019|archive-date=3 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603045442/https://www.fastcompany.com/90309797/no-theres-not-a-new-anti-lgbt-emoji|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/anti-lgbtq-emoji-isnt-real/|title=The truth behind the anti-LGBTQ emoji controversy|work=The Daily Dot|last=Dalbey|first=Alex|date=20 February 2019|access-date=20 February 2019|archive-date=11 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411054350/https://www.dailydot.com/irl/anti-lgbtq-emoji-isnt-real/|url-status=live}}

=FaceTime eavesdropping issue=

{{Main|FaceTime#Group FaceTime bug}}

A FaceTime issue impacting several versions of iOS 12 (versions 12.1–12.1.3) allowed users to call someone via FaceTime and hear the audio coming from their phone before answering the call,{{Cite web|url=https://www.minicreo.com/ios-12-problems/|title='FaceTime Eavesdropping Issue' in iOS 12|last=Woods|first=Kelly|date=24 May 2019|access-date=24 May 2019|archive-date=11 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411054349/https://www.minicreo.com/ios-12-problems/|url-status=live}} before the bug was fixed in iOS 12.1.4.

Supported devices

All devices that support iOS 11 support iOS 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/3282811/which-iphones-ipads-support-apples-ios-12.html|title=Which iPhones, iPads support Apple's iOS 12?|website=Computerworld|last1=Keizer|first1=Gregg|date=June 19, 2018|access-date=March 11, 2019|archive-date=January 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111092947/https://www.computerworld.com/article/3282811/which-iphones-ipads-support-apples-ios-13-and-ipados.html|url-status=live}} However, devices with 1 GB of RAM, A7 and certain A8 chip processors have limited support,{{Efn|Animoji, Memoji, AR app support, the Measure app, and Message photo filters are not available on devices with less than 2 GB of RAM and older than the iPad Air 2.}} which include the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 & 6 Plus, iPod Touch (6th generation), iPad Air (1st generation), iPad Mini 2 and iPad Mini 3.

{{col-begin|width=75%}}

{{col-break}}

=[[iPhone]]=

{{col-break}}

=[[iPod Touch]]=

{{col-break}}

=[[iPad]]=

{{col-end}}

Version history

class=wikitable

|+

!Version

!Build

!Codename

!Release date

!Notes

!Update type

rowspan=2 style=text-align:center|12.0

|16A366

|rowspan=3|Peace

|September 17, 2018

|Initial release on the iPhone XS and XS Max

  • Allows searching for photos based on their geotag information
  • Introduces Memoji, a customizable Animoji
  • Adds a Deliver Quietly feature for the Do Not Disturb feature, which silently delivers notifications
  • Adds the Siri Suggestions panel to Lock Screen and Search
  • Enables Siri to turn on the flashlight
  • Introduces the Measure app, which uses Augmented Reality to measure objects and spaces
  • Speed and performance improvements.
  • Fixes a bug that allows applications to read the user's Apple ID
  • Fixes a bug that allows maliciously crafted iBooks file to access user information
  • Fixes a bug that allowed local users to recover deleted messages
  • Fixes a bug that prevented a user from deleting browser history

|rowspan=2|Initial Release

16A367{{efn|name=xr|iPhone XR only}}

|October 26, 2018

|Initial release on iPhone XR

style=text-align:center|12.0.1

|16A404
16A405{{efn|name=maxxsxr|iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR only}}

|October 8, 2018{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/08/apple-releases-ios-12-0-1-update/|title=Apple Releasing iOS 12.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Bug, Lightning Charging Issue|last=Clover|first=Juli|date=October 8, 2018|work=MacRumors|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116192920/https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/08/apple-releases-ios-12-0-1-update/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-releases-ios-12-0-1-with-iphone-xs-charging-fix/|title=Apple releases iOS 12.0.1 with iPhone XS charging fix|last=Kingsley-Hughes|first=Adrian|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2019-06-04|archive-date=2021-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305165701/https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-releases-ios-12-0-1-with-iphone-xs-charging-fix/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209084|title=About iOS 12 Updates|website=Apple Support|language=en|access-date=2019-01-28|archive-date=2020-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515012426/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209084|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes an issue where some iPhone XS devices did not immediately start charging when connected to a Lightning cable that was capable of charging.
  • Resolves an issue that caused some iPhone XS units to rejoin Wi-Fi networks at 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz.
  • Restores the original position of the ".?123" key on the iPad.
  • Fixes an issue where subtitles failed to appear in some 3rd party video apps.
  • Fixes an issue where Bluetooth could become unavailable.
  • Strengthens the security on the lock screen due to local attackers being able to access photos, contacts, and the share function on a locked device.

|Bug Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.1

|16B92
16B93{{efn|name=xr|iPhone XR only}}
16B94{{efn|name=xrre|Re-release of 12.1 for iPhone XR only on November 6, 2018}}

|PeaceB

|October 30, 2018{{Cite news|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3307120/ios/ios-121-features-release-date-how-to-install-beta.html|title=iOS 12.1 is released, adding with Group FaceTime, new emoji, dual-SIM, and more|last=Cross|first=Jason|date=October 30, 2018|work=Macworld|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081643/https://www.macworld.com/article/3307120/ios/ios-121-features-release-date-how-to-install-beta.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/10/23/apple-iphone-xs-max-xr-camera-problem-beautygate-charging-ios-12-update-fix-release/#34d11091558c|title=Apple Quietly Admits To iPhone Selfie Issue|last=Kelly|first=Gordon|date=October 23, 2018|work=Forbes|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118124615/https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/10/23/apple-iphone-xs-max-xr-camera-problem-beautygate-charging-ios-12-update-fix-release/#34d11091558c|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/23/18011306/apple-iphone-xr-review-camera-screen-battery-price|title=Apple iPhone XR review: better than good enough|last=Patel|first=Nilay|date=October 23, 2018|work=The Verge|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115043120/https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/23/18011306/apple-iphone-xr-review-camera-screen-battery-price|archive-date=November 15, 2018|url-status=live|quote=Apple told me that the forthcoming iOS 12.1 update, currently in public beta, will address the issue of the front camera appearing to smooth out skin by picking a sharper base frame for Smart HDR, but I wasn't able to test it yet.}}
November 6, 2018{{efn|name=xrre}}

|

  • Initial release on iPad Pro (3rd generation)
  • Introduces Group FaceTime support, which allows up to 32 simultaneous participants in a call.
  • Adds dual SIM support using eSIMs for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
  • Introduces Depth Control in Camera preview for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
  • Fixes a bug where messages were merged into one thread if two users were signed into the same Apple ID on separate devices,
  • Resolves an issue where a contact name could fail to appear alongside a phone number.
  • Fixes a bug where no family members could be added or removed from Family Sharing.
  • Adds the ability for an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR to detect if the battery installed is a genuine Apple battery
  • Adds a performance management feature to prevent sudden shutdowns for an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, with the ability to disable this.
  • Fixes bug that allows a remote attacker to forcefully initiate a FaceTime call.

|Feature Update

style=text-align:center|12.1.1

|16C50

|rowspan=2|PeaceC

|December 5, 2018{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2018/12/05/apple-releases-ios-12-1-1-details-about-the-new-features-you-should-know-about/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1: Details About The New Features You Should Know About|last=Chowdhry|first=Amit|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-06-04|archive-date=2019-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604090511/https://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2018/12/05/apple-releases-ios-12-1-1-details-about-the-new-features-you-should-know-about/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Adds the ability to use separate carriers with dual SIM functionality.
  • Allows Live Photo capture during one-to-one FaceTime calls.
  • Allows switching between front and rear cameras with one tap in FaceTime.
  • Fixes an issue where Face ID may become unavailable.
  • Fixes issue where time zones did not update automatically.
  • Fixes issue in Messages that prevented predictive text suggestions when using Chinese or Japanese keyboards.
  • Increased lock screen security to prevent local attackers from accessing Contacts from the lock screen.
  • Fixes bug that prevents fully deleting browser history.

|Feature Update

style=text-align:center|12.1.2

|16C101
16C104{{efn|name=1212re|Re-release of 12.1.2 for all iPhones on December 20, 2018}}

|December 17, 2018
December 20, 2018{{efn|name=1212re}}

|Only for iPhones

  • Fixes bugs with eSIM activation for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
  • Fixes an issue where cellular connectivity was affected in Turkey for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

|Bug Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.1.3

|16D39
16D40{{efn|iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPad Pro (3rd generation) only}}

|rowspan=2|PeaceD

|January 22, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209084|title=About iOS 12 Updates (Apple official website)|website=Apple.com|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=May 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515012426/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209084|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes issue that may cause artifacting in images sent from the Share Sheet.
  • Fixes issue that caused some CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.
  • Fixes another issue that allowed a remote attacker to forcefully initiate a FaceTime call.

|Bug Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.1.4

|16D57

|February 7, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/07/group-facetime-server-restored-following-ios-12-1-4-release-feature-disabled-on-older-versions/|title=Group FaceTime server restored following iOS 12.1.4 release, feature disabled on older versions|last=Hall|first=Zac|date=2019-02-07|website=9to5Mac|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-14|archive-date=2022-05-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504034224/https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/07/group-facetime-server-restored-following-ios-12-1-4-release-feature-disabled-on-older-versions/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/08/30/google-shocks-1-billion-iphone-users-with-malicious-hack-warning/#268709502524|title=iPhone Attack Shock: Google Issues 1 Billion Apple Users With Critical Security Warning|first=Zak|last=Doffman|date=August 30, 2019|website=Forbes|access-date=August 30, 2019|archive-date=August 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830132335/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/08/30/google-shocks-1-billion-iphone-users-with-malicious-hack-warning/#268709502524|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes a bug where the initiator of a Group FaceTime call can force all of the recipients to answer.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.2

|16E227

|PeaceE

|March 25, 2019{{Cite web|title=You Need to Update to iOS 12.2 Right Now|url=https://gizmodo.com/you-need-to-update-to-ios-12-2-right-now-to-fix-more-th-1833572278|access-date=2019-03-26|website=Gizmodo|date=26 March 2019|language=en-us|archive-date=2019-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326151839/https://gizmodo.com/you-need-to-update-to-ios-12-2-right-now-to-fix-more-th-1833572278|url-status=live}}

|Initial release on iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad Mini (5th generation)

  • Introduces Apple News+, a subscription service for Apple news.
  • Enables Ask Siri to allow play any video, show, movie, sports game, or channel on an Apple TV.
  • Introduces four new Animoji faces - owl, boar, giraffe, shark, for iPhone X and later.
  • Adds AirPlay controls into Control Center
  • Adds support for the AirPods (2nd generation).
  • Adds support for Air Quality Index in the US, UK, and India.
  • Fixes bug where the reported size of large apps, System, and Other could be reported incorrectly in the iPhone Storage section of settings.
  • Fixes a bug where an attacker could intercept network traffic.
  • Fixes a bug where websites could access sensor information without user consent.
  • Fixes a bug where websites could access the microphone without the microphone usage indicator being shown.

|Feature Update

rowspan=2 style=text-align:center|12.3

|16F156

|rowspan=5|PeaceF

|May 13, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/05/13/apple-releases-ios-12-3/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.3 With New TV App and Channels Feature|last=Clover|first=Juli|website=www.macrumors.com|date=13 May 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27|archive-date=2019-07-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723231847/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/05/13/apple-releases-ios-12-3/|url-status=live}}

|rowspan=2|Initial release on iPod Touch (7th generation)

  • Introduces AirPlay 2
  • Introduces the Apple TV app, which lets users access Apple TV shows from their iPhone or iPad.
  • Fixes bugs where apps could cause unexpected shutdowns
  • the TV app was removed and replaced by apple TV.

|rowspan=2|Feature Update

16F8155{{efn|name=ipt7o|iPod Touch (7th generation) only}}

|May 28, 2019

rowspan=2 style=text-align:center|12.3.1

|16F203

|May 24, 2019

|rowspan=2|

  • Fixes bug preventing use of VoLTE calls
  • Fixes issue that allowed messages from unknown senders to appear in Messages despite Filter Unknown Senders being enabled
  • Fixes issue that prevented the Report Junk link from appearing in a message from an unknown sender

|rowspan=2|Bug Fixes

16F8202{{efn|name=ipt7o|iPod Touch (7th generation) only}}

|May 29, 2019

style=text-align:center|12.3.2

|16F250

|June 10, 2019

|Exclusive to the iPhone 8 Plus, resolving an issue that could cause Camera to capture Portrait mode photos without depth effect on some devices

|Bug Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4

|16G77

|rowspan=2|PeaceG

|July 22, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/07/22/apple-releasing-ios-12-4-today/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.4 With New Wireless Data Migration When Setting Up a New iPhone and Apple News+ Improvements|last=Clover|first=Juli|website=www.macrumors.com|date=22 July 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27|archive-date=2019-08-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827082601/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/07/22/apple-releasing-ios-12-4-today/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Adds support for the Apple Card.
  • Adds the ability to wirelessly transfer data between iPhones running iOS 12.4 or newer in Setup.
  • Makes all of the downloaded magazines in News available offline.

|Feature Update

style=text-align:center|12.4.1

|16G102

|August 26, 2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/08/26/apple-releases-ios-12-4-1/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1 With Jailbreak Vulnerability Fix|last=Clover|first=Juli|website=www.macrumors.com|date=26 August 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27|archive-date=2020-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602230602/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/08/26/apple-releases-ios-12-4-1/|url-status=live}}

|Undoes a vulnerability fix reversal from the previous release

|Security Fixes

colspan=6|Exclusive to iOS devices not supported by iOS 13
(iPhone 5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, and iPod Touch (6th generation))
style=text-align:center|12.4.2{{efn|name=exclusive|iOS 12.4.2 firmware was not "officially" released for the iPhone 6S/6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 4, but the firmware fully supported these devices and it was possible for them to update to it.}}

|16G114

|rowspan=2|PeaceG

|September 26, 2019{{cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/26/apple-releases-ios-12-4-2-update/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.4.2 Update for Older iPhones and iPads|website=MacRumors|author=Juli Clover|date=September 26, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2019|archive-date=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926182510/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/26/apple-releases-ios-12-4-2-update/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes bug that allows applications to read restricted memory

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.3

|16G130

|October 28, 2019{{cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2019/10/28/apple-releases-ios-13-2/|title=Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2 With New Emoji, Deep Fusion for iPhone 11, Siri Privacy Options, and More|website=MacRumors|author=Juli Clover|date=October 28, 2019|access-date=October 28, 2019|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210181113/https://www.macrumors.com/2019/10/28/apple-releases-ios-13-2/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes bug that allows AirDrop transfers to be forcefully accepted when the receiver is in Everyone mode

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.4

|16G140

|PeaceSecYukonC

|December 10, 2019{{cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210787|title=About the security content of iOS 12.4.4|date=December 10, 2019|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=December 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210213623/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210787|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes bug that allows a malicious video sent by FaceTime to lead to arbitrary code execution

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.5

|16G161

|PeaceSecYukonD

|January 28, 2020{{cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/01/28/apple-releases-ios-13-3-1/|title=Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 With Toggle for Turning Off U1 Chip in Latest iPhones|website=MacRumors|author=Juli Clover|date=January 28, 2020|access-date=January 28, 2020|quote=Apple has also released an iOS 12.4.5 update for older devices.|archive-date=January 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129150441/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/01/28/apple-releases-ios-13-3-1/|url-status=live}}

|rowspan=2|Security fixes, no published CVE entries

|rowspan=2|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.6

|16G183

|PeaceSecYukonE

|March 24, 2020{{cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/03/24/apple-releases-ios-13-4/|title=Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 With New Mail Toolbar, iCloud Folder Sharing, Trackpad Support for iPad and More|website=MacRumors|author=Juli Clover|date=March 24, 2019|access-date=March 24, 2020|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410065452/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/03/24/apple-releases-ios-13-4/|url-status=live}}

style=text-align:center|12.4.7

|16G192

|PeaceSecYukonF

|May 20, 2020{{Cite web|title=Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.5 With Exposure Notification API, Face ID Mask Updates, Group FaceTime Changes and More|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/20/apple-releases-ios-13-5/|website=MacRumors|date=20 May 2020|language=en|access-date=2020-05-20|archive-date=2020-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602161642/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/20/apple-releases-ios-13-5/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes bugs in the Mail app that allowed kernel corruption and panics

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.8

|16G201

|PeaceSecYukonG

|July 15, 2020{{cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/07/15/apple-releases-ios-13-6/|title=Apple Releases iOS 13.6 With Car Key, Toggle to Turn Off Automatic Update Downloads, Audio Apple News+ Stories and More|author=Juli Clover|website=MacRumors|date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715175816/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/07/15/apple-releases-ios-13-6/|url-status=live}}

|Security fixes, no published CVE entries

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.4.9

|16H5

|rowspan=9|PeaceUpdate

|November 5, 2020{{cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/05/apple-releases-ios-14-2/|title=Apple Releases iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 With New Emoji, Control Center Music Recognition, Intercom, Wallpapers and More|author=Juli Clover|website=MacRumors|date=November 5, 2020|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=November 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105175954/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/05/apple-releases-ios-14-2/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes bug that allowed users in Group FaceTime to enable video without being notified of it.
  • Fixes bug that allowed maliciously crafted font to gain arbitrary code execution.
  • Fixes bugs with the kernel that allows disclosing of kernel memory and arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5

|16H20

|December 14, 2020{{cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/12/14/apple-releases-ios-14-3/|title=Apple Releases iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 With AirPods Max Support, ProRAW for iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Fitness+ and More|author=Juli Clover|website=MacRumors|date=December 14, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2020|quote=Apple has also released an iOS 12.5 update for older iPhones, which brings the ability to use the Exposure Notifications system.|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214180044/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/12/14/apple-releases-ios-14-3/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Adds opt-in for COVID-19 exposure notifications on iPhone 5S and iPhone 6/6 Plus.
  • Fixes bug where unauthorized code execution led to violation of authentication policy.

|Feature Update

style=text-align:center|12.5.1

|16H22

|January 11, 2021{{cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/11/ios-12-5-1-exposure-notification-bug-fix/|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.5.1 With Exposure Notifications Bug Fix for Older iPhones|author=Juli Clover|website=MacRumors|date=January 11, 2021|access-date=January 11, 2021|archive-date=January 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111181919/https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/11/ios-12-5-1-exposure-notification-bug-fix/|url-status=live}}

|

  • Fixes an issue where Exposure Notifications could incorrectly display logging profile language on the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 6/6 Plus.

|Bug Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.2

|16H30

|March 26, 2021{{Cite web|title=About the security content of iOS 12.5.2|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212257|access-date=2023-01-24|website=Apple Support|date=26 March 2021|language=en}}

|

  • Fixes bug where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross-site scripting

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.3

|16H41

|May 3, 2021{{Cite web|title=About the security content of iOS 12.5.3|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341|access-date=2023-01-24|website=Apple Support|date=3 May 2021|language=en}}

|

  • Fixes bugs where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.4

|16H50

|June 14, 2021{{Cite web|title=Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 12.5.4 Security Fix for Older iPhones and iPads|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/14/apple-releases-ios-12-5-4-for-older-iphones/|access-date=2023-01-24|website=MacRumors|date=14 June 2021|language=en}}

|

  • Fixes bugs where processing of maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
  • Fixes bug where processing of maliciously crafted security certificate may lead to arbitrary code execution.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.5

|16H62

|September 23, 2021{{Cite web|title=Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones incompatible with iOS 15|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/23/apple-releases-ios-1255-for-older-iphones-incompatible-with-ios-15|access-date=2023-01-24|website=AppleInsider|date=23 September 2021|language=en}}

|

  • Fixes bug where processing a maliciously crafted PDF leads to arbitrary code execution.
  • Fixes bug where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
  • Fixes bug where a malicious application is able to gain arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.6

|16H71

|August 31, 2022{{cite web|last=Clover|first=Juli|date=August 31, 2022|title=Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 Update for Older iPhones and iPads With Vulnerability Fixes|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/31/apple-releases-ios-12-5-6/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831165417/https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/31/apple-releases-ios-12-5-6/|archive-date=2022-08-31|access-date=2022-08-31|website=MacRumors}}

|

  • Fixes bug where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

|Security Fixes

style=text-align:center|12.5.7

|16H81

|January 23, 2023{{cite web|last=Hillard|first=Wesley|date=January 23, 2023|title=Apple gives some older iPhones OS updates, going back to iPhone 5s|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/01/23/apple-gives-some-older-iphones-os-updates-going-back-to-iphone-5s|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123211049/https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/01/23/apple-gives-some-older-iphones-os-updates-going-back-to-iphone-5s|archive-date=2023-01-23|access-date=2023-01-23|website=AppleInsider}}

|

  • Fixes a vulnerability where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

|Security Fixes

{{notelist}}

See also

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910162202/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12/|date=September 10, 2019|title=Official website}}

{{S-start}}

{{Succession box|title=iOS 12|years=2018|before=iOS 11|after=iOS 13}}

{{S-end}}

{{iOS}}

{{Darwin derivations}}

{{Apple software}}

{{Apple}}

*12

Category:2018 software

Category:Products introduced in 2018

Category:Mobile operating systems

Category:Tablet operating systems

Category:Proprietary operating systems