We’ve gotten a second prediction about what iPads will lose compatibility when Apple releases its subsequent main software program replace this yr. Coming from a dependable supply, the newest intel corroborates a earlier rumor. Right here’s a have a look at the anticipated iPadOS 17 gadget compatibility and what three iPads will seemingly be dropped.
In early April, we noticed our first rumor of what iPhones and iPads would lose assist with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. It got here from an nameless Twitter account that has accurately predicted particulars about Apple software program updates prior to now.
Now iPhoneSoft has shared it has heard from a supply at Apple about iPadOS 17 compatibility and it matches the primary rumor.
For some background, on the finish of 2021, iPhoneSoft accurately predicted that Apple would drop assist for the first-gen iPhone SE and iPhone 6s with iOS 16, (though the unique report didn’t embrace the iPhone 7 which was additionally dropped final fall). iPhoneSoft additionally accurately reported about iOS 13 and iOS 14 compatibility forward of time.
iPads dropping iPadOS 17 compatibility
Listed here are the three iPads which are rumored to be reduce off by iPadOS 17:
- iPad fifth gen
- 9.7-inch iPad Professional 1st gen
- 12.9-inch iPad Professional 1st gen
iPads with iPadOS 17 compatibility
And listed below are the iPads which are mentioned to maintain assist with iPadOS 17:
- iPad Air third gen and later
- iPad sixth gen and later
- iPad mini fifth gen and later
- iPad Professional 2017 and later
One other factor to remember, regardless that iPads from 2017 and on must be appropriate with iPadOS 17, older gadgets typically don’t assist all the newest options and capabilities that include the latest software program.
In the meantime, for iPhone, there are conflicting studies. The primary rumor we noticed mentioned three iPhones will lose assist with iOS 17 whereas a second rumor mentioned all iPhones that may run iOS 16 will be capable of run iOS 17. Learn extra in our full protection:
Do you have got a iPad fifth gen or iPad Professional 1st gen? Will you improve if iPadOS 17 drops assist? Share your ideas within the feedback!
