Q: The Apple Software Update Problem stopped working

Many users of older devices have encountered with problems updating their devices.

Take a look at these articles to get additional information on the issue:

If you can't activate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch after installing iOS 9.3  - Apple Support

Apple halts iOS 9.3 updates for older iDevices due to growing Activation Server Lock issues.

I think it's a widespread problem on apple's side. Any other info someone may have? I think apple is keeping us in the dark here...

The Apple software Update server could not be found

The Apple Software Update Problem stopped working

Re: Upon attempting to perform "Apple Software Update" get error message "The Apple Software Update Servier could not be found.  Check your internet settings and try again."  Running Windows 10 Pro.  Applied all system updates.