iOS 19 is expected to be released in 2025. (Photo: X)
Apple offers software updates for several years after the release of a model, guaranteeing 5 years, sometimes offering up to 6 to 7 years.
Good news for iPhone users! The upcoming major software update, iOS 19, will be compatible with the iPhone models that currently support iOS 18. This means iPhones as old as iPhone XS and iPhone XR, released in 2018, will be getting the iOS 19 update, reported iPhoneSoft.
Like every year, some features may be limited to the latest iPhone models.
Apple might unveil the iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 at the Developers Conference, commencing in June 2025, with a public release in September 2025.
Compatible devices
iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max (yet to be released)
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS and XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE 2, SE 3 and upcoming SE 4/iPhone 16e
However, some iPads will not be able to update to iPadOS 19 as an iPad requires a minimum A12 processor. iPad 7th generation with A10 chip will not be compatible for iPadOs 19, which also applies for iPad Pro 2017 models.
Compatible devices
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS and XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE 2, SE 3 and upcoming SE 4/iPhone 16e
However, some iPads will not be able to update to iPadOS 19 as an iPad requires a minimum A12 processor. iPad 7th generation with A10 chip will not be compatible for iPadOs 19, which also applies for iPad Pro 2017 models.
Compatible devices
iPad mini 5th generation or later
iPad 8th generation or later
iPad Air 3rd generation or later
iPad Pro 2018 or later
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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