Apple is preparing the launch of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for the fall of 2022. The two new versions of the mobile operating systems will concern a large number of iPhone and iPad models.
It is in 2022 that were presented iOS 16 et iPadOS 16the two new major versions of Apple’s operating systems for its mobile devices — theiPhone and theiPad. The public will access this update in September. But now, it is possible to recover the OS in beta version. They are stable enough for everyday use.
Presented at the WWDC 2022iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 arrive with many changes — compatibility with Joy-Con controllers for the iPhone, special protection once morest some very advanced computer threats, alternative au Captcha, CarPlay, captioning the sound from the loudspeakerrevamped lock screen, notification overhaul, and more.
Apple provides several years of support for iPhone and iPad
And as always with Apple, it must be recognized that the American company strives to offer these new operating systems for a wide range of its products, including models of iPhone or iPad that are no longer marketed. The arrival in a few months of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 is no exception to this rule.
Thus, all smartphones from the Cupertino company released since 2017 (that is to say since the iPhone 8 and iPhone X) have access to iOS 16. This represents no less than six years of support on the side telephones. On the side of the iPad, same thing. The entire iPad Pro line is supported, which ensures support until 2015. For the iPad, all models since 2017 are supported. As for the iPad Mini and iPad Air, it’s been since 2019.
We can only rejoice to note that year following year, Apple maintains software monitoring over several years, even though the renewal cycle for smartphones and tablets for an individual is much shorter – between two and four years. Clearly, someone who has an iPhone over five years old will still be entitled to iOS 16.
However, there is one drawback: some devices may now be technically outdated – progress is rapid in the mobile phone industry. Also, older models may not be able to take advantage of the full range of features that come with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 due to lack of power under the hood.
But some new features can benefit everyone. Above all, this means that even outdated terminals benefit from the latest security patches. This is all the more significant as the follow-up of updates on the Android side is not always so rigorous. Some manufacturers are good students, others are a little more lax.
All iPhones and iPads compatible with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
| iPhone | iPad |
| iPhone 13 | 12.9-inch iPad Pro M1 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | 11-inch iPad Pro M1 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th gen) |
| iPhone 13 Mini | 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd gen) |
| iPhone 12 | 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st gen) |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) |
| iPhone 12 mini | 11-inch iPad Pro (1st gen) |
| iPhone 11 | 10.5-inch iPad Pro |
| iPhone 11 Pro | 9.7-inch iPad Pro |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPad Air (5e gen) |
| iPhone Xs | iPad Air (4th gen) |
| iPhone Xs Max | iPad Air (3rd gen) |
| iPhone Xr | iPad mini (6th gen) |
| iPhone X | iPad mini (5e gen) |
| iPhone 8 | iPad (9 gen) |
| iPhone 8 Plus | iPad (8e gen) |
| iPhone SE (3e gen) | iPad (7th gen) |
| iPhone SE (2e gen) | iPad (6th gen) |
| iPad (5e gen) |
