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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Drop Support for Three Older Devices: Check If Yours Made the Cut

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Drop Support for Three Older Devices: Check If Yours Made the Cut

iPhone XR and XS handsets are equipped with Apple's A12 Bionic chipset, while the 7th generation iPad (2019) carries an A10 Fusion chip.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 10 June 2025 11:09 IST

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Drop Support for Three Older Devices: Check If Yours Made the Cut

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iPadOS 26 introduces the Liquid Glass design language to compatible iPad models

Highlights

iPhone XR and iPhone XS handsets were launched in 2018
The 7th generation iPad was introduced in 2019
Apple is expected to offer security updates for a couple of years

Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 on Monday, where it introduced the iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 among other software updates. The new OS updates for iPad and iPhone are packed with several features including the Liquid Glass design language and improved Apple Intelligence features. However, not all existing Apple devices will receive these updates. Two iPhone and one iPad model will not support the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 versions. We have also compiled a list of all the smartphones and tablets that are compatible with the new OS updates.

Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26 Are Compatible With These iPhone, iPad Models

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone XR and iPhone XS models will not receive the iOS 26 update. The Cupertino-based tech giant added that the iPadOS 26 update will not be supported on the 7th generation iPad (2019) version.

Usually an update cutoff is determined by the age of the device or its hardware capabilities. The iPhone XR and iPhone XS handsets, launched in 2018, are powered by Apple's A12 Bionic chipset, while the 7th generation iPad (2019) carries an A10 Fusion chip. Although these devices will not receive further operating system upgrades, Apple is expected to offer security updates for a couple of years.

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Coming to compatible devices, the iOS 26 update will be rolling out to the following handsets:

Meanwhile, the iPadOS 26 software update will be available to the following iPad models:

iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
iPad Air (M3)
iPad Air (M2)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad (A16)
iPad (8th generation and later)
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 developer beta are currently available for download. If you're a developer, you can try out the new updates now. The public release of the new updates will commence later this year, around the same time as the iPhone 17 series launch.

Apple iPhone XR

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent cameras
Dual SIM is finally an option
Great battery life
Regular, timely software updates

Bad
Low-resolution display
Dual SIM support is limited
First-party apps not great in India
Fast charger not bundled

Read detailed Apple iPhone XR review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A12 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 2942mAh

OS iOS 12

Resolution 828x1792 pixels

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Choose a variant

Apple iPhone XS

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Best-in-class performance
Excellent cameras
Superb display
Dual SIM support is finally an option
Regular, timely software updates

Bad
Expensive
Dual SIM support is limited
First-party apps not great in India
Fast charger not bundled

Read detailed Apple iPhone XS review

Display 5.80-inch

Processor Apple A12 Bionic

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 12

Resolution 1125x2436 pixels

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Choose a variant

Apple iPad (2019) Wi-Fi

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big display
Decent performance
Excellent battery life
iPadOS runs really well

Bad
Reflective screen
Thick bezels
Smart Keyboard Cover is too expensive

Read detailed Apple iPad (2019) Wi-Fi review

Display 10.20-inch

Front Camera 1.2-megapixel

Resolution 2160x1620 pixels

Storage 32GB

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More