These iPhones, Macs, iPads may not support Apple’s new software

Next week, Apple will unveil major new software updates including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, but rumors indicate these releases will drop support for a variety of existing devices. Here are the iPhones, Macs, and iPad that may miss out on the latest software. iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 expected to drop support for several devices Every year when Apple ships new software, it’s hit or miss whether those new updates will support all of the same devices as their predecessors. For example, last year’s iOS 18 update supported all of the same devices as 2023’s iOS 17. But this year, according to rumors from various sources, Apple plans to drop support for certain older devices. iOS 26 is expected to drop three iPhone models: iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPadOS 26 is expected to drop just one iPad: iPad (7th generation) macOS 26 is expected to drop four Macs: 2020 MacBook Air with Intel 2018 MacBook Pro 2018 Mac mini 2017 iMac Pro These lists may not prove final ... Read full article.