Which iPhones will not be supported in 2022?

Apple’s WWDC keynote took place yesterday. As part of the event, the company revealed its all new for iOS 16 compatible iPhones.

iOS 16 packs various new features including a redesigned lock screen and notification system along with improved and redesigned system apps. The software update to iOS 16 is set to roll out later this year on iPhone 8 and later devices. Here are the devices that will be getting the iOS 16 update.

List of iOS 16 compatible iPhones

Apple’s latest iOS 16 will be compatible with all devices from iPhone 8 and above. The list will include iPhone 13, 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, the entire iPhone 12 and 11 lineups as well as the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR. iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone SE second -gen and iPhone SE third-gen will all get iOS 16.

Phones that will not compatible with iOS 16

With the launch of iOS 16, certain old iPhones will not be compatible with the update. Apple will no longer support iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and the iPhone SE (1st generation). As far as these devices are concerned, iOS 15 will be the last update. Additionally, the iPod touch 7th generation is also no longer supported and will remain at iOS 15.

With iOS 16,Apple has now completely redesigned its lock screen by introducing multi-layered customization options which will allow iPhone users to personalize the lock screen in new ways. Apple is also bringing Focus mode to the lockscreen which will allow users to switch between appropriate focus modes by simply swiping to the corresponding Lock Screen.

iOS 16 is also set to get new messaging features such as the ability to edit and unsend messages after they have been sent . iOS users will also get an option to mark messages as unread.

Apple has also updated its dictation experience that will allow users to easily switch between voice and touch. iOS 16 also gets new parental control options which will allow parents to manage kids accounts, as soon as they set up the device.

Apple is also introducing a feature to its Mail app that will allow you to schedule emails via the Mail app on iOS 16. Users will also be able to cancel the delivery of a message before it reaches a recipient’s inbox. To get a complete list of features and updates that are coming with iOS 16, refer to the copy embedded above.

Apple revealed its new iOS 16 at the WWDC 2022 conducted last week. Along with it, the company also revealed the new iPadOS, watchOS and macOS. While the entire tech community is excited to see the new features of iOS 16 and other operating systems, the list of supported devices has left many iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users dismayed. Keep reading to know more about the list of supported devices for the latest operating system announced by Apple. 

Here are the iPhones that won't support iOS 16

Every year with the new iOS, Apple releases a list of supported iPhones. While the list of devices contains all the iPhones that are capable of running the new iOS version, it also reveals the iPhones that will lose support. This year, the list of supported iPhones has left a lot of iPhone users in dismay. Later this year, iPhone models including the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will stop receiving iOS updates. The list of unsupported devices also contains iPhone SE (1st Gen) and iPod touch (7th Gen). It is important to mention that the company was not expected to end support for iPhone 7 this year. 

These Macs will not support the latest macOS Ventura update

Along with iOS 16, Apple also revealed the list of supported Macs, which reveals that a total of eight devices won't receive the latest macOS Ventura update. These include the Mac Pro (2013), Mac mini (2014), iMac (2015), MacBook Air (2015), MacBook Pro (2015), MacBook Pro (2016), and MacBook (2016) and MacBook Air (2017). Users who are unsure about which model they have can check the model number of their Mac in the 'About This Mac' section. 

Apple Watch 3 to lose software support

Apple also revealed the watchOS 9 at the WWDC 2022. The latest operating system for Apple Watch won't be released for the Apple Watch 3 (all the models in the series). Earlier this year, it was reported that Apple Watch 3 might lose software support from Apple, and that is exactly what has happened. While the Apple Watch 3 is available at a discounted price at several stores across the country, users should go for the Apple Watch SE instead. Last but definitely not least, the iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2 are the two models that won't get the iPadOS 16 updates.

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