Apple unveiled new versions of its operating systems (OS) for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Some older Apple devices won't support the new versions of their relevant OS.
We've listed the products that won't support the upcoming OS, and what to upgrade to.
Apple announced four new operating system (OS) updates during its recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event, including iOS 16 for iPhone, macOS Ventura for Macs, iPadOS 16 for iPad, and WatchOS 9 for Apple Watch.
Most recently-released Apple devices will get most, if not all, of the new features found in each OS update. Older Apple devices that will support the latest OS versions may miss on some of these features.
Apple has an excellent history of supporting older devices with the latest OS updates — we've seen support last for as long as seven years — but all products need to be left behind eventually.
Here are the devices that won't get the latest OS version and which models we recommend you should upgrade to in order to keep receiving the latest Apple software.
Which iPhones won't get iOS 16?
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iPhone: 2016 (iPhone 7) and earlier
Upgrade to: iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 11, iPhone 12, or iPhone 13
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
$429.00 FROM APPLE
Apple iPhone 11
$499.00 FROM APPLE
Apple iPhone 12
$699.00 FROM APPLE
$729.99 FROM BEST BUY
Apple iPhone 13
$799.00 FROM APPLE
Which Macs won't get macOS Ventura?
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MacBook: 2016 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2020 MacBook Air M1
Apple MacBook Air (M1)
$999.00 FROM APPLE
$999.00 FROM B&H
$999.99 FROM BEST BUY
MacBook Air: 2017 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2020 MacBook Air M1 or 2022 MacBook Air M2
Apple MacBook Air (M1)
$999.00 FROM APPLE
$999.00 FROM B&H
$999.99 FROM BEST BUY
Apple MacBook Air (2022)
$1199.00 FROM APPLE
MacBook Pro: 2016 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch M1, or 2021 MacBook Pro 16-inch M1
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022)
$1299.00 FROM APPLE
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)
$1999.00 FROM APPLE
$1999.00 FROM BEST BUY
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
$2499.00 FROM APPLE
$2499.00 FROM BEST BUY
$2399.00 FROM B&H
Originally $2499.00 | Save 4%
Mac Mini: 2014 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2020 Mac Mini M1
Apple Mac Mini (2020) with M1
$749.00 FROM AMAZON
Originally $899.00 | Save 17%
iMac: 2015 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2021 iMac M1
Apple iMac (2021)
$1299.00 FROM APPLE
$1299.99 FROM AMAZON
iMac Pro: 2015 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2021 iMac M1 or 2022 Mac Studio M1 Max (no built-in display)
Apple iMac (2021)
$1299.00 FROM APPLE
$1299.99 FROM AMAZON
Apple Mac Studio (2022)
$1999.00 FROM APPLE
Mac Pro: 2013 and earlier
Upgrade to: 2019 Mac Pro or 2022 Mac Studio M1 Max
Apple Mac Pro
$5999.00 FROM APPLE
Apple Mac Studio (2022)
$1999.00 FROM APPLE
Which iPads won't get iPadOS 16?
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iPad: 4th-generation (2012) and earlier
Upgrade to: 9th-generation (2021) iPad
Apple iPad 9th-gen (2021)
$329.00 FROM APPLE
iPad Mini: 4th-generation (2015) and earlier
Upgrade to: 6th-generation (2021) iPad Mini
Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021)
$499.00 FROM APPLE
iPad Air: 2nd-generation (2014) and earlier
Upgrade to: 5th-generation (2022) iPad Air
Apple iPad Air (2022)
$559.00 FROM AMAZON
Originally $599.00 | Save 7%
iPad Pro: all models support iOS 16
Which Apple Watches won't get watchOS 9?
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Apple Watch: Series 3 (2017), Series 2 (2016), and Series 1 (2015)
Upgrade to: Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch SE 2020 (40mm, GPS)
$279.00 FROM APPLE
$249.00 FROM AMAZON
Originally $279.00 | Save 11%
Apple Watch Series 7
$329.99 FROM AMAZON
Originally $399.00 | Save 17%
$329.00 FROM WALMART
Originally $399.00 | Save 18%
$399.00 FROM APPLE
$399.00 FROM BEST BUY
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By: [email protected] (Antonio Villas-Boas) Title: A surprising number of older Apple devices will no longer get software updates — here's what you should upgrade to stay up to date Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/apple-products-not-supporting-2022-update Published Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:05:20 +0000
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