Apple’s Next iOS Shake‑Up: Eight Devices Unplugged
What’s the scoop? Apple’s next big iOS rip‑in‑the‑rip could mean some beloved gadgets are no longer getting the latest software. According to a whisper from iPhonesoft, the tech giant may be dropping support for the following machines:
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- First‑generation iPhone SE
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air 2
- iPad (5th generation)
- First‑gen iPad Pro 12.9‑inch
- 9.7‑inch iPad Pro
Why does it matter? Starting with iOS 16, Apple will insist on an A10 chipset at minimum. That means devices that just don’t have that chip will be left behind—no more fresh features or security patches for them.
It’s a little bittersweet. These devices have survived a near‑six‑year rollout of software updates, a feat many other phone makers can’t brag about. Apple’s willingness to keep them alive for so long is a remarkable testament to their long‑term commitment to users.
So, while Apple may be tightening its software safety net, it also reminds us how far the ecosystem has come—and how, at least for a while, it still cared about the older members of its family.
