Latest Rumor Suggests Apple Will Drop iPadOS 17 Support For These iPad Models

Apple's WWDC 2023 event is scheduled to take place on June 5 where the company will see fit to announce its upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and a boatload of other updates. It was previously reported that the company would remove support for iOS 17 on the iPhone X. However, the rumor was later nullified, highlighting that all devices supporting iOS 16 will also support the forthcoming major update. According to the latest rumor, some iPad models will lose support for iPadOS 17 later this year. Scroll down to read more details on iPadOS 17 compatibility.

Check out the list of iPad models that will support iPadOS 17

iOS 17 was initially rumored to be a minor update considering the number of front-facing features it will bring to the table. It was later revealed by analyst Mark Gurman that iOS 17 will boast a redesigned Control Center interface along with other changes. Initial rumors of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 suggested that some older iPhone and iPad models will no longer support this year's updates. Now, iPhoneSoft has shared the list of iPad models that will drop support for Apple's upcoming iPadOS 17 platform.

The latest rumor corroborates the initial rumor, suggesting that the fifth-gen iPad, first-gen 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will ditch support for iPadOS 17. The source has a credible track record when it comes to predicting iOS support for iPhone models. It was speculated by the source that the original iPhone SE and iPhone 6s will remove support for iOS 16. However, Apple also included the iPhone 7 in the list when the update was released to the public last year.

If you are looking to buy a used iPad, you should know which models will feature support for iPadOS 17. Check out the list below.

• 2017 iPad Pro and newer models
• iPad 6 and newer models
• iPad mini 5 and newer models
• iPad Air 3 and newer models

Since iOS 17 is getting major features, we can also expect the same for iPadOS 17. Apple could redesign the Control Center on the iPad as well. However, take note that some of the prominent features are not bound to be released for older devices. For instance, Apple's Stage Manager feature is only available on iPad models with an M2 chip or M2 chip. Other models feature the traditional App Switcher for multitasking purposes.

Since it is too early to conclude, Apple could announce iPadOS 17 support for the aforementioned iPad models. Henceforth, be sure to take the news with a pinch of salt since the final word rests with Apple. Also, let us know your predictions in the comments below.

Written by Ali Salman