iOS 18 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June and is speculated to be one of the most significant updates ever for iPhone users. A recent rumor claims to provide an early glimpse at the devices that will support iOS 18 upon its release later this year. Additionally, the rumor purportedly includes information on which devices will be compatible with iPadOS 18.
iOS 18 devices
The roster of devices was posted on Twitter by a private account but was swiftly removed. Aaron Perris, a contributor to MacRumors, managed to review the list before it was taken down. The post purportedly originated from an account known for sharing build numbers for forthcoming iOS releases. So, which devices are said to be compatible with iOS 18 according to this rumor?
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPadOS 18 compatibility
According to reports from the same account, iPadOS 18 is expected to no longer support the 10.5-inch iPad Pro and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, both launched in 2017 and equipped with the A10X Fusion processor. MacRumors highlights that the iPad 6 and iPad 7 also run on the A10 chip, indicating that it’s probable that iPadOS 18 will cease support for these devices too.
Compatibility with iPadOS 18:
- iPad: 2020 and later
- iPad mini: 2019 and later
- iPad Air: 2019 and later
- iPad Pro 2018 and later
Techtalkarena’s Take
I would approach this rumor with caution at this point since the initial post was removed, and we have not been able to verify this list independently. It is plausible that the account deleted the post due to discovering inaccuracies in the information. If accurate, this implies that iOS 18 will support the same devices as iOS 17.
It is crucial to remember that Apple frequently limits new features to the latest iPhone models. While the iPhone XS may be compatible with iOS 18, it is expected to miss out on some of the latest and most advanced features.
