iPadOS 18 will be a major update compared to iPadOS 17 as Apple is expected to bring dedicated AI features for a bigger screen. Since the iPad is a productivity-focused device, AI could be a big part of the upgrade. However, up until now, we have not heard what devices would support iPadOS 18 as it is too early to speculate. We have now heard that the company is expected to drop support for some iPad models. You can check out the list of iPad models which will be compatible with iPadOS 18 later this year.
Check out the list of iPad models compatible with Apple's iPadOS 18 update
As mentioned, iPadOS 18 will bring a plethora of notable improvements to the iPad. However, some iPad models will not be compatible with the forthcoming iPadOS 18 update. This means that the devices will not receive feature upgrades this year. However, the company could still release security updates for the devices. Note that these are initial speculations and reports surrounding the compatibility of the software, so be sure to take the news with a grain of salt.
The news was shared by MacRumors, suggesting that iPadOS 18 will not be compatible with some iPad models this year. If you are not familiar, we have shared the list of iPad models below which will support iPadOS 18.
- 2020 iPad and newer models
- 2019 iPad mini and newer models
- 2019 iPad Air and newer models
- 2018 iPad Pro and newer versions
Any iPad launched before the listed year would not be compatible with Apple's forthcoming iPadOS 18 update. If you are wondering which devices would lose support, iPadOS 18 will not support the first-gen 10.5-inch iPad Pro and the second-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Both of these models were launched in 2017, and Apple would finally eliminate them from the upgrade cycle.
Apple is testing a wide range of AI features for iPadOS 18, and while details are short at this stage, the company will potentially showcase some of the major additions at its WWDC 2024 event in June. The company will also officially announce iPad models compatible with iPadOS 18. This means that there is a chance that the above-mentioned list of iPad models could see additional models. The publication has also shared the list of iPhone models that will be compatible with the iOS 18 update. Do you think Apple will make iPadOS 18 available for older iPads? Let us know in the comments.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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