Apple to delete iCloud device backups - how to see if you're affected

"Starting December 18, 2024, device backups will require iOS 9 or later. This is to align more closely with our published minimum software requirements."

"Afterward, your backup data will be deleted unless you update to iOS 9 or later. Until this date, you'll be able to use the service as normal."

"If your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 8 or older it is at risk, and your existing backups will also be deleted."

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