iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are starting to take center stage and rumors are spreading by leaps and bounds. It is known that Apple is very interested in the complete renewal of these operating systems, providing them with many functions related to artificial intelligence and generative AI, thus making iOS 18 the biggest update Of the history. A few hours ago a new rumor was published that iOS 18 would be compatible with all iOS 17 compatible devices. However, in the case of iPadOS 18, there are several iPad models that would not be compatible with this latest update.
All iPhones compatible with iOS 17 will be compatible with iOS 18
One of the most important aspects when Apple launches a new operating system at WWDC is knowing Which devices will be compatible with the update. It’s because Apple is retiring the iPhone ancient and are no longer compatible with new versions. However, even unreleased iPhones are supported, but with far fewer features available than the latest released iPhones or iPads.
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A few hours ago a rumor was published which would be deleted a few hours later in which it was detailed which iPhones were compatible with iOS 18 and which iPads were compatible with iPadOS 18. In the case of iOS 18, there would not be much change as all iPhones that can install iOS 17 currently could be updated to the new version when it becomes available. These are:
- iPhone15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhoneX
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE 2nd generation
- iPhone SE 3rd generation
In the case of iPadOS 18, Apple would remove support for the iPad 6, 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation, and 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Here are the iPads that could be updated:
- iPad: from 2019
- iPad mini: from 2019
- iPad Air: 2019 and up
- iPad Pro from 2018
Some media call this rumor false because in the case of the 2nd generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 10.5-inch one, they have an A10X Fusion chip, superior to the A10 chip that the iPad Pro has. 7th generation iPad and would be compatible with iPadOS 18. We will finally see how this information evolves in the coming days.
