Apple released updates for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, dropping support for only two iPhone models (XR, XS) and one iPad (7th-gen). Most other devices can upgrade, benefiting from new features like the Liquid Glass look. The reasons for dropping specific models are not always clear but typically relate to age and hardware capabilities. Despite this, Apple continues to offer security patches for a limited period for older devices, ensuring some level of usability while emphasizing the importance of upgrading for receiving full updates.
The iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 releases are more generous, dropping support for just two iPhone models and a single iPad, allowing most existing devices to upgrade.
Apple never provides explicit reasoning for why it drops the devices it drops, but it’s usually a combination of age and technical capability.
Though the iPhone XR and XS use Apple A12 chips, they were introduced at a time that has led to their lack of support in newer updates.
Older devices can usually still receive security-only patches for a year or two after they stop running the newest OS, although Apple doesn’t publish exact timelines.
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