It’s always exciting when Apple announces the latest version of iOS or macOS. Not only are there tons of new features to try, but it’s a good way to get your old device working like new again by cleaning it and reinstalling it with the latest OS.

But this year, fewer devices will be able to enjoy the new updates. After supporting devices like the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 for generations, Apple has made a surprising amount of cuts to the compatibility list this year, and if you have a slightly older device, there’s a good chance you’ll have to buy a newer device. . Here are the devices you’ll need to run the latest version of each OS:

iOS 16

Compatible devices

• iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
• iphone x
• iPhone ZR, XS and XS Max
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (second and third generation)

Lost Compatibility

• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE (first generation)

iPadOS 16

Compatible devices

• iPad (fifth generation and later)
• iPad mini 5 and later
• iPad Air 3 or later
• iPad Pro (all models)

Lost Compatibility

macOS 13 Ventura

Compatible devices

• iMac (2017 or newer)
• imac pro (2017)
• MacBook (2017 or newer)
• MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (2017 or newer)
• Mac mini (2018 or newer)
• Mac Pro (2019 or newer)
• Studio Mac (2022)

Lost Compatibility

• imac (2015-2016)
• MacBook (2016)
• MacBook Air (2015-2017)
• MacBook Pro (2015-2016)
• Mac mini (2014)
• Mac Pro (2013)

watchOS 9

Compatible devices

• Apple Watch Series 4
• Apple Watch Series 5
• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch SE

Lost Compatibility

TVOS 16

Compatible devices

• Apple TV (4th generation)
• Apple TV HD
• Apple TV 4K (all models)

Lost Compatibility