The latest OS updates drop support for a surprising number of devices
It’s always exciting when Apple announces the latest version of iOS or macOS. Not only are there a bunch of new features to try, but it’s a good way to get an old device running like new again by wiping it down and reinstalling it with the latest OS.
But this year, fewer devices will be able to enjoy the new updates. After supporting devices such as the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 through several generations, Apple has made a surprising number of cuts to this year’s compatibility list, and if you have a slightly older device, there’s a good chance you’ll need to buy a newer device. Here are the devices you’ll need to run the latest version of each OS:
iOS 16
Compatible devices
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone ZR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (second and third generation)
Dropped compatibility
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 7
- iPhone SE (first generation)
iPadOS 16
Compatible devices
- iPad (fifth generation and later)
- iPad mini 5 and later
- iPad Air 3 and later
- iPad Pro (all models)
Dropped compatibility
- iPad Air 2
- iPad mini 4
macOS 13 Ventura
Compatible devices
- iMac (2017 or later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook (2017 or later)
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- MacBook Pro (2017 or later)
- Mac mini (2018 or later)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)
- Mac Studio (2022)
Dropped compatibility
- iMac (2015-2016)
- MacBook (2016)
- MacBook Air (2015-2017)
- MacBook Pro (2015-2016)
- Mac mini (2014)
- Mac Pro (2013)
watchOS 9
Compatible devices
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch SE
Dropped compatibility
- Apple Watch Series 3
tvOS 16
Compatible devices
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Apple TV HD
- Apple TV 4K (all models)
Dropped compatibility
- None
Source: Macworld