Considering iOS 6.x is only available for iPad 2 and later (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5642), can iPad 1 owners to expect:Forthcoming 5.x Security updates to plug security vulnerabilities included in 6.x releases?That their iOS 5.x is not vulnerable to these possible exploits?To be told they need to purchase a later iPad model so that they can have the latest/most secure iOS version?Thanks in advance for any/all thoughtful responses.

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If iPad 1 tops out @ iOS 5.1.1 is it forever vulnerable?

Considering iOS 6.x is only available for iPad 2 and later (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5642), can iPad 1 owners to expect:

Forthcoming 5.x Security updates to plug security vulnerabilities included in 6.x releases?
That their iOS 5.x is not vulnerable to these possible exploits?
To be told they need to purchase a later iPad model so that they can have the latest/most secure iOS version?

Thanks in advance for any/all thoughtful responses.

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jan 30, 2013 5:52 AM

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If iPad 1 tops out @ iOS 5.1.1 is it forever vulnerable?

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