iPhone 8 and later are getting iOS 16, support for iPhone 6s, 7 and SE dropped
iPhone 8 and later are getting iOS 16, support for iPhone 6s, 7 and SE dropped. On Monday of this week during its WWDC 2018, Apple unveiled the new version of its major OSes. Here are which of the current devices will be updated to the new version.
iPhone 8 and later are getting iOS 16, support for iPhone 6s, 7 and SE dropped
iOS 16
With widgets on the lock screen, Apple enhances notifications and new features to Messages. There is also native support for digital IDs and Pay Later, which will be available in the next generation of phones. Plus, Apple uses an AI to detect your sleep schedule, offering a clock for you to check when you wake up at night or want to leave a message before you go to sleep.
If your iPhone’s version number is 16, but it’s not in 2017 or later, you are out of luck! The latest iOS update no longer supports the iPhone 6s models, either.
iPadOS 16
With the release of iPadOS 16, support for external monitors on M1 powered iPads is improved. Additionally, collaboration tools have been added to Mail and Safari, along with other improvements.
The new version works on all iPad Pro models, as well as other iPads that were released in 2014 or later: the third generation of the iPad and later. Compared to iPadOS 15, this drops support for iOS devices released in 2013 which is nearly 8 years old now.
watchOS 9
Running watchOS 9 requires an iPhone with iOS 16 downloaded. For the Apple Watch Series 4 and later, as well as the new Apple Watch SE, this update is available for download. Support for the Series 3 was dropped.
macOS Ventura
Ventura works on both Intel and Apple powered desktops and laptops, starting with certain models of the 2017 MacBook Pro and iMac.
