iOS 17 Could Skip These iPhone and iPad Pro Models

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Apple is scheduled to unveil iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 in June at WWDC23, where both of them will be released this fall alongside the iPhone 15. Before the official compatibility list is announced, a rumored list of iPhone and iPad models that will stop receiving Apple's next software update has leaked.

Based on a report by a frequent Apple tipster over Twitter, the iPhone manufacturer might end support for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus as well as the Phone X, all of which were introduced in 2017. This means iOS 16 is the final version for these devices.

As for Apple's tablets, users of the 5th gen or 2017 iPad should not expect to receive the iPadOS 17 update. In addition, software support for both the original 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets will purportedly be discontinued.

There's no supporting evidence to these rumors at the moment. However, it is no surprise if Apple stops rolling new firmware updates to these iPhone and iPad models considering how the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and first iPhone SE were no longer eligible for the iOS 16 update last year. Similarly, the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 4 were dropped from the iPadOS 16 update as well.

Apple iPhone 14 in yellow
The yellow iPhone 14 has exactly the same technical specifications and the same price as the other models. / © NextPit

Which Apple iPhone would receive the iOS 17 update?

While nothing has been confirmed yet, it is highly likely that the oldest iPhone candidates to be upgraded to iOS 17 would be the iPhone XS series or newer - translating to more recent models like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 (review). You can check our iOS 17 guide for the complete list of supported devices including the new anticipated features.

With iPhones and iPads sporting a premium price tag, is it acceptable for Apple to provide up to five years of software updates? Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments.

Via: MacRumors

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I still remember how amazed I was when I first got hold of the Nokia 3210 back when I was a kid, and it was during that time I developed my love for technology, particularly for mobile phones. I started sharing my knowledge through writing in different blogs and forums back in Nokia Nseries era. I even make videos before where I put different phones side-by-side. Today, I'm still an avid enthusiast of smartphones, but my interests have evolved into smart devices and electric vehicles.

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