Last Updated on June 7, 2022 by srinivas
It’s always exciting when Apple announces the latest version of iOS or macOS. Not only are there a ton of new features to try out, but wiping it clean and reinstalling it with the latest operating system is a great way to get an old device working like new again.
But this year, fewer devices will be able to enjoy the new updates. After supporting several generations of devices like the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2, Apple has made a surprising number of savings in this year’s compatibility list, and if you have a slightly older device, chances are you have a newer one. Here are the devices you need to run the latest version of each operating system:
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)
Expired Compatibility
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 7
- iPhone SE (first generation)
iPad OS 16
Compatible devices
- iPad (fifth generation and later)
- iPad mini 5 and newer
- iPad Air 3 and later
- iPad Pro (all models)
Expired Compatibility
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)
Expired 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
Expired Compatibility
tvOS 16
Compatible devices
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Apple TV HD
- Apple TV 4K (all models)