It’s always exciting when Apple announces the latest version of iOS or macOS. Not only is there a bunch of new features to try, it’s a great way to get an old device running like new again by erasing it and reinstalling it with the latest OS.
This year, however, fewer devices will be able to enjoy the new updates. After supporting devices like the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 for generations, Apple has made an amazing number of cuts to this year’s compatibility list, and if you have a slightly older device, you’ll need to buy one. New device. Here are the devices you’ll need to run the latest version of each OS:
iOS 16
Compatible device
- IPhone 8 and 8 Plus
- IPhone X.
- iPhone ZR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (second and third generation)
Excluded consistency
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 7
- iPhone SE (first generation)
iPadOS 16
Compatible device
- IPad (fifth generation and later)
- iPad mini 5 and later
- iPad Air 3 and later
- IPad Pro (all models)
Excluded consistency
macOS 13 Adventure
Compatible device
- iMac (2017 or later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook (2017 or later)
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- MacBook Pro (2017 or later)
- Mac Mini (2018 or later)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)
- Mac Studio (2022)
Excluded consistency
- iMac (2015-2016)
- MacBook (2016)
- MacBook Air (2015-2017)
- MacBook Pro (2015-2016)
- Mac Mini (2014)
- Mac Pro (2013)
watchOS 9
Compatible device
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch SE
Excluded consistency
TVOS 16
Compatible device
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Apple TV HD
- Apple TV 4K (all models)