Apple presented on Monday the New versions of operating systems that will reach user devices in Septemberaccompanying the launch of the iPhone 17. As every year, these updates imply that some They will no longer have more updates of this type and will be stagnated in version 18. The reasons can be varied, generally related to the performance of the devices, although Apple’s criteria are not always clear. In any case, this year, if we talk about iPhone and iPad, the pickle is not great and affects few models.
Macos 26 It will be the latest version with Apple computers support with processors Intelalready only for four models launched between 2019 and 2020, the year in which the company began introducing its own chips with the M1 series. Intel computers that can still be updated to Macos 26 are the 2019 MacBook Pro (16 inches) and 2020 (13 inches), Mac Pro of 2019 and IMAC and Mac Mini of 2020. The rest, outside. Macos 27 will only support Apple silicon.
iOS 26 and Ipados 26 They are more indulgent updates that end with the support for Only 2 iPad iPhone and 1 models. iOS 26 will not work on the iPhone XR and XS of 2018while Ipados 26 will not be compatible with the 7th generation iPad of 2019. Any other device that can currently run or iPados 18 can be updated to the new versions and enjoy the Liquid Glass Designamong other novelties.
Apple He never explains why stop supporting certain devices, although normally due to a combination of seniority and technical limitations. The 7th generation iPad, for example, I kept using an Apple A10X chip 2017despite having gone to the market years later.
On the other hand, The iPhone XR and XS use the Apple A12 chipthe same that they continue to use several iPad that still have support, which makes it difficult to understand the decision.
Even if they will not receive any new operating system, Apple usually keep security updates for the devices that leaves behind one or two more years. There is no official calendar for these, but if you still use one of those old models, you can probably continue to take advantage of it a while before you start lose important security patches.