iPhone XS and XR Users Get iOS 19 Update: A Surprise for Older iPhones
Good news for owners of the iPhone XS and XR! Despite their 2018 release date,these devices are slated too receive the upcoming iOS 19 update,according to a report from iPhoneSoft. This proclamation comes as a surprise to many,given the age of the handsets.
The report indicates that all iPhones currently supporting iOS 18 will also be upgraded to iOS 19. Though, this positive news doesn’t extend to all Apple devices. Several older iPad models will be left behind.
Specifically,iPads equipped with the A10 chip—including the 7th generation model released in 2019 and the second-generation iPad Pro (2017)—will not be compatible with iPadOS 19. This means the minimum processor requirement for the new iPadOS will be bumped up to the A12 chip.
iOS 19: What to Expect from Apple’s Next Update
While Apple will officially unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 mid-year, details remain scarce. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously hinted that Apple’s focus on iOS 18 growth may have slowed progress on iOS 19.
iPhoneSoft predicts that iOS 19 will likely feature only a few meaningful new features.”It is too early to discuss improvements to iOS 19 becuase several important features promised for iOS 18 have not yet been released, or have only appeared in the developer beta version,” iPhoneSoft stated, as quoted by Macrumors.
The anticipated timeline for iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 includes a June 2025 developer release, with a public rollout expected around September 2025.
This update will be welcomed by many users of older iPhones, offering continued security and performance improvements. the decision to exclude certain iPads, however, highlights Apple’s ongoing strategy of focusing resources on newer devices.
(Source: Compiled from various tech news outlets)
The article states that iPhones that currently support iOS 18 will also support the upcoming iOS 19 update.
specifically, this includes the iPhone XS and XR, which were released in 2018.
Tho, some older iPads, including those with the A10 chip like the 7th generation iPad and the second-generation iPad Pro, will not be compatible with the new iPadOS 19.
