Will Apple still provide security updates\patches to iOS 5.1.1?

Can someone please confirm if will Apple still provide security updates and patches to iOS 5 (5.1.1)?
I really really hope the answer is YES because iOS 5 was released less then a year ago (October 12, 2011)... So I truly hope Apple is not throwing us under the bus here? I mean even Microsoft provides OS security patch support for 10 years so please NO fanboys or Apple defenders... just be real.

iOS 6 works perfectly fine for me.
Regarding your maps issue,
Apple is constantly working on improving their new Maps service, but until it reaches the level of finesse necessary to be usable, take a look at some alternatives.
If you would like to send a suggestion to Apple, please go to http://www.apple.com/feedback or you can Report a Problem via the Maps app by tapping the bottom right.
Bing Maps offers a very good maps service with Bird's Eye, a feature similar to Flyover. It's arguably better than Google Maps.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bing/id345323231?mt=8
You can use Google Maps by creating a shortcut to the Home Screen with help from the article below.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/20/how-to-get-google-maps-on-ios-6
MapQuest also has a very nice app available.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mapquest/id316126557?mt=8
Nokia Maps is another great service that you can add to your Home Screen via a web shortcut.
http://m.maps.nokia.com
Waze is another very well reviewed app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-social-gps-traffic-gas/id323229106?mt=8
Here's an article detailing how to receive Public Transport directions.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/transit-apps-ios6-woes/?pid=3798
If you want a YouTube app, Google has made a very improved version available on the App Store.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=8

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