IOS 26 and iPados 26 drop support for three old equipment: Check if your cut is made

Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 on Monday, where it introduced iPados 26 and iOS 26 among other software updates. The new OS update for iPad and iPhone has been packed with many features including liquid glass design language and better apple intelligence features. However, not all existing apple devices will receive these updates. Two iPhone and one iPad models will not support iOS 26 and iPados 26 editions. We have also compiled a list of all smartphones and tablets that are compatible with the new OS updates.

Apple’s iOS 26, iPados 26 in iPhone, is compatible with iPad models

Apple confirmed that iPhone XR and iPhone XS model The iOS 26 update will not be received. Cupertino-based tech veteran said that iPados 26 Update The 7th generation will not be supported on the iPad (2019) version.

An update cutoff is usually determined by the age of the device or its hardware capabilities. The iPhone XR and iPhone XS handsets launched in 2018 are powered by A12 bionic chipset of Apple, while the 7th generation iPad (2019) bears the A10 fusion chip. Although these devices will not get further operating system upgrade, Apple is expected to offer security updates for a few years.

Coming to compatible equipment, iOS 26 update will rolling for the following handsets:

Meanwhile, iPados 26 software update will be available for the following iPad model:

IOS 26 and iPados 26 developer beta are currently available for download. If you are a developer, you can try new updates right now. The public release of the new update will begin later this year, launching the iPhone 17 series around the same time.