This might be the full list of iPhone and iPad models with iOS 18 compatibility

• iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max.
• iPhone 11.
• iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max.
• iPhone SE (2nd gen)
• iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12.
• iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
• iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13.
• iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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.However, a post on X — the website that used to be known as Twitter — listed iPhone models likely to feature iOS 18 support, and it included those 2019 phones. Likewise with a more recent leak, which names the iPhone XS and iPhone XR as the oldest iOS 18-compatible models.

Can iPhone 7 get iOS 18 : 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 This has to do with the software requiring more sophisticated hardware, and the outdated chips won't be able to handle some of the new features.

Will XS get iOS 18

Possible iPhone models to receive iOS 18 update include iPhone 15 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS, XR, and SE models. Apple's software support duration for flagship phones exceeds that of Android counterparts.

Which iPhone is getting iOS 17 : Who can download iOS 17 Owners of newer iPhones, such as the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, the iPhone 11, iPhone SE (second generation and up), iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 can download iOS 17, Apple's website shows. However, earlier model iPhones will not support the system update.

Who can download iOS 17 Owners of newer iPhones, such as the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, the iPhone 11, iPhone SE (second generation and up), iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 can download iOS 17, Apple's website shows. However, earlier model iPhones will not support the system update.

Who can download iOS 17 Owners of newer iPhones, such as the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, the iPhone 11, iPhone SE (second generation and up), iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 can download iOS 17, Apple's website shows.

Is iPhone 7 too old for iOS 16

The short answer is no. You can't get iOS 16 for iPhone 7. In fact, the iPhone 7 iOS update limit stops at iOS 15.7. All previous models are also unable to get iOS 16.First, is your iPhone even compatible with iOS 17 As long as you own an iPhone XS or later, you should be able to download iOS 17. Below is a full list of every iPhone compatible with Apple's new software update.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.

iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, meaning that the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR from 2018 will remain supported for at least another year, according to information shared this week by a source with a proven track record for sharing build numbers for upcoming iOS updates.

Will iPhone 8 take iOS 17 : Which iPhone models won't run the new iOS 17 With the release of iOS 17, there are three more iPhone models that won't run Apple's latest mobile operating system: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. Apple stopped providing feature upgrades for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 series with the release of iOS 16 last year.

Is iOS 17 good or bad : The Bottom Line. Apple iOS 17 is an essential update to the popular operating system that improves numerous existing features while introducing exciting, fun, and secure new tools. PCMag editors select and review products independently.

Will iOS 17 drop iPhone 8

Which iPhone models won't run the new iOS 17 With the release of iOS 17, there are three more iPhone models that won't run Apple's latest mobile operating system: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

iPhone User Guide

• iPhone models compatible with iOS 17.
• iPhone XR.
• iPhone XS.
• iPhone XS Max.
• iPhone 11.
• iPhone 11 Pro.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max.
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)

However, keep in mind that Apple only supports software updates up to 6 years after the original release of the device, so the iPhone 8 will likely stop receiving updates by 2024. Now that we have a better sense of how 'outdated' this phone actually is, let's try to find out if the iPhone 8 is still worth it.

Can I still use my iPhone 6 in 2024 : The only limitation you face after 8–9 years is that Apple stops to support the older models, i.e. you will not be able to upgrade the iOS. That's it. For all functional purposes, iPhone 6s will be useful in 2023 and some more years to come.