Leak claims to reveal what iPhones and iPads will be supported with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 (2024)

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Leak claims to reveal what iPhones and iPads will be supported with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18? ›

According to the leaker, who posted to a protected X account that was spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple will be able to support all the same devices when iOS 18 ships as it did with iOS 17.

As they tell it, all iPad models from 2019 or later will be able to upgrade, except for the iPad Pro, whose 2018 models will also be eligible. These claims back up a previous report that also said iPhones from 2018 and onwards, and iPads operating with chips newer than Apple's A10X Fusion would be supported.

The overall look of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will get a redesign. Combined with new features in the standard apps, this is expected to mark the biggest iOS redesign since 2013's iOS 7. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reiterated a previous claim that users will be able to place icons freely in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 ships with a Tandem OLED display and Apple's new M4 processor. It's the first new iPad since October 2022.

iOS 18-supported devices

Over 20 iPhones are likely to be eligible for iOS 18 update. The Apple iPhone XS and XR (review) series might not be eligible for iOS 18, and any iPhone launched on or after iPhone 11 is likely to be eligible for iOS 18 update.

Apple's iOS 18 update is expected to be a significant upgrade over iOS 17 and that's largely because of AI. However, according to the New York Post, the upcoming features can only work with iPhones that include its muscular A12 Bionic chip - which excludes anyone still using an iPhone 8 Plus or earlier models.

This is according to a post “on social media by a private account with a strong track record” seen by 9to5Mac, and they claim specifically that the iPad (6th generation), the iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd generation), and the iPad Pro 10.5 won't get iPadOS 18.

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iPhones eligible for iOS 18

Apple hasn't officially confirmed which iPhones will be compatible with iOS 18, but rumours suggest a wide range of devices will be eligible, including many models from 2018 and later. This could potentially include the iPhone XS and XR, although that's less certain.

It was made publicly available on September 18, 2023, as a free software update for supported iOS devices (see the supported devices section). iOS 17 has received security and bug-fix updates multiple times a month, and feature updates every few months.

So far, it's emerged that iOS 18 will include multiple AI-enabled features such as Safari Web Eraser—essentially an ad blocking tool. The new iPhone software will also come with AI enhancements to apps such as Siri and Apple Music.

iPads generally have a lifespan of about 5 years. Keep your software as up-to-date as possible. Plan to replace your tablet every 3 years.

Vintage iPads

They may receive small updates, including bug fixes. Apple's official definition of "vintage" is that they've been unavailable for sale for five to seven years. The following iPads fall into this category and may lose full support soon: iPad: 5.

Your iPad battery usually lasts about 2 to 3 years, again, depending on how you use your device. If you only use your iPad occasionally, the battery will last longer. But if you use your iPad a lot or if you use it in extremely hot or cold temperatures, your battery may die more quickly.

According to The New York Post, iPhones released before 2018, including the iPhone SE and the iPhone 8 Plus and earlier, won't be able to upgrade to iOS 18. This has to do with the software requiring more sophisticated hardware, and the outdated chips won't be able to handle some of the new features.

iOS 19 Supported Devices

If that pattern holds, when iOS 19 is released in 2025, it should support models from as far back as 2020. That means it would likely support the iPhone 12 series and newer, but would drop support for the iPhone XS/XR series and iPhone 11 series.