iPadOS 18 Rumored to Drop Support For These iPad Models, as Apple Goes Generous With iOS 18 Compatibility

It is anticipated that Apple will reveal iOS 18 during its annual developer’s conference in June, along with several other updates for its range of products. As we approach the launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, information is emerging about which iPhone and iPad devices will be compatible with the updates. Apple has a history of discontinuing support for older devices, and the latest rumor suggests that all iPhone models that currently support iOS 17 will also be able to run iOS 18. However, it appears that some older iPads will not be compatible with iPadOS 18.

Upcoming iPhone and iPad Models Receiving iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Support in 2021

According to the latest rumor from a reputable source, there have been some changes to the list of iPhone and iPad devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. 9to5mac, a reliable source, has provided information on which specific iPhone and iPad models will be compatible with the new operating systems. To make it easier for our readers, we have listed the iPhone models below that will receive iOS 18 support later this year.

• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
• iPhone SE 2
• iPhone SE 3

As evident, all iPhone models that currently support iOS 17 will also be compatible with the upcoming iOS 18. Apple has a history of providing long-term support for their iPhone models, with updates being available up to five years after their initial release. While other companies are also adopting this approach, they are facing difficulties in maintaining support for older versions of Android on outdated devices. However, this does not apply to iPadOS 18, as Apple has announced that some older iPad models will no longer be compatible with the new update in the near future.

These iPad models will no longer be supported by Apple

• 6th Generation iPad
• 2nd Generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro
• 10.5-inch iPad Pro

iPadOS 18 will be compatible with these iPad models.

• 2019 iPad and newer models
• 2019 iPad mini and newer models
• 2019 iPad Air and newer models
• 2018 iPad Pro and newer models

Despite being powered by the company’s A10X Fusion chip, it is a bit unusual to note that the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will not support iPadOS 18. On the other hand, the 7th generation iPad, which runs on the A10 Fusion chip, remains compatible with the operating system. It should be noted that this list of devices is purely speculative at this point, as the official announcement of compatibility for future software updates will be made at the company’s WWDC 2024 event, which is set to commence on June 10.