Apple It is ready to reveal its expected software news during the WWDC25 event next week. According to countless rumors, new updates – iOS 26” IPados 26 one MacOS 26 – Possibly not compatible with different devices currently on the market. A situation that is repeated almost every update: the most outdated models are excluded in favor of the most recent, for software and hardware boundaries.
iPhone: three models outside of iOS 26
Unlike last year, when iOS 18 supported all compatible devices with iOS 17This year some models do not receive the new update. According to sources, iOS 26 It will not be available for three smartphones:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
These models, launched in 2018, seem destined to stop at the current version of the operating system, so that access to the following functions is lost.
iPad: a model excluded from iPados 26
In terms of tablets, the system IPados 26 must give up the support for a single model: theSeventh generation iPad.
It is a version that was introduced in 2019, which may no longer receive software updates, according to what is reported by the Gangitems.
Mac: Four devices cut off from macOS 26
Rumors indicate that MacOS 26 It will not be compatible with various Mac models that will be produced between 2017 and 2020. In particular, they would be excluded:
- MacBook Air 2020 Con Chip Intel
- MacBook Pro 2018
- Mac Mini 2018
- iMac Pro 2017
These computers, although they are still used by many users, may not soon not receive any more system updates, with possible consequences on the safety and on Software functionality.
Attention to the borders
It is important to underline that even the technically compatible devices with the new versions could Do not receive all functions. This is, for example, the case of many models that support iOS 18, but that do not have access to the news related to the news Apple Intelligence. A confirmation will probably arrive after the launch of iOS 26.
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