Apple devices are known for their long service life and wide software compatibility. Unfortunately, with the release of iOS 18, software support for some devices is ending. In addition to some iPhones, iPad models that will not receive the next iOS update have also been identified.

Apple devices will receive the iOS 18 update

MacRumors shared some hints about the upcoming iOS 18 update. While Apple promises to provide long-term software support for its devices, it appears that software support for some devices has ended, which is bad news. iPhoneIt was released in in 2018It is the oldest iPhone model to receive iOS 18. This actually shows Apple’s commitment to an impressive six years of software support for the smartphone. Here are the iPad and iPhone models that will continue to receive software updates.

• iPad Pro 2018 and later
• iPad Air 2019 and newer
• iPad mini 2019 and newer
• iPad 2020 and newer

iPadOS 18 will not be available on tablets with Apple’s Fusion 10X and Fusion 10 chipsets; So the 2017 iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9 inches will no longer receive new iOS versions. The situation is not much different on the iPhone side. Here is the list of iPhones that will receive the iOS 18 update.

• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone
• iPhone
• iPhone
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple is expected to introduce the new iOS 18 at the WWDC event in June 2024. This update could bring RCS messaging to the iPhone and offer various AI features built into the operating system.