Last Updated on June 9, 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 device to go from. enjoy the latest versions. Here are the devices you need to run the latest version of each operating system:
iOS 16
While Apple didn’t remove any phones from the iOS 15 compatibility list last year, several iPhones won’t be able to upgrade to iOS 16 in the fall.
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
The good news is that every iPad Pro Apple has ever made can be upgraded to iOS 16 (although only the latest models can use Stage Manager’s new Multitasking feature. But if you have an older iPad Air or iPad mini, you can. you’re out of luck.
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
It’s a bit of a bloodbath when it comes to the Mac. Several devices have hit the chopping block, including some models that didn’t sell until 2019.
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
It should come as no surprise that Apple doesn’t support the Apple Watch Series 3 with watchOS 9. But it does, especially since Apple still sells it.
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
Apple TV owners are the only devices that come out unscathed. Any model that supported iOS 15 will support iOS 16 in the fall, though we assume the non-4K models aren’t long in coming.
Compatible devices
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Apple TV HD
- Apple TV 4K (all models)