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Apple might drop help for the iPhone XS and iPhone XR with iOS 19 this 12 months. This contradicts earlier rumors, which indicated iOS 19 may go with the identical set of iPhones as iOS 18.
The iPhone XS lineup launched in September 2018, working iOS 12 out of the field.
iPhone XS and iPhone XR might stay caught on iOS 18
Apple usually supplies software program help for its gadgets for six to seven years. Since its launch in 2018, the iPhone XS and iPhone XR have loved constant updates. However that cycle might cease with iOS 19‘s launch later this 12 months.
A non-public account on X with an correct monitor file of Apple leaks claims iOS 19 is not going to help iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. All these gadgets use Apple’s A12 Bionic chip. It will likely be appropriate with iPhone 11 and newer fashions, together with the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
Do be aware that simply because Apple plans to convey iOS 19 to the iPhone 11 lineup, they may achieve entry to all the brand new options. Whereas iOS 18 launched Apple Intelligence, solely iPhone 15 Professional and newer fashions can entry it. Likewise, many new options in iOS 19 will solely come to latest and extra highly effective iPhones.
The leaker didn’t present any particulars about iPadOS 19 compatibility. Nevertheless, if an earlier report is correct, the replace might not help the Seventh-generation iPad.
iOS 19 might introduce an enormous design revamp
With Apple scuffling with its AI efforts, stories point out iOS 19 will stand out for its refreshed design. The OS will seemingly get a vision-OS impressed glassy design, with up to date icons, menus, apps, home windows and system buttons. It should apparently be one of many greatest redesigns in iOS historical past.
Apple will solely concentrate on the visible overhaul and never introduce any vital new performance modifications in iOS 19. The identical visible modifications may even carry over to iPadOS 19 and macOS 16.
Supply: MacRumors
