Apple rolled out iOS 18 in September and the leaks about the upcoming iOS 19 have already started hitting the horizon. The latest report by iPhoneSoft suggests that the iOS 19 will be available for all iPhones currently running iOS 18. Yes, you’ve heard it right. Just like the iOS 18, next year’s iOS 19 won’t drop support for any iPhones. That said, there’s a caveat. Keep reading to know the details.
iOS 19 Supported iPhones
According to the report, iOS 19 will be compatible with every iPhone capable of running the current iOS 18. Let’s check out the complete list of iOS 19 compatible devices as per the leak:
- iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen)
- iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
Of course, the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup will arrive with iOS 19 right out of the box.
So, the oldest iPhone models supported by the iOS 19 will be the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, which were launched in 2018. Although many iPhones will be included in the list of devices compatible with iOS 19, not all supported models will necessarily have access to every new feature. According to the report, Apple may reserve some iOS 19 features for the newer iPhone models. So, if you’ve got an older model, you might have to upgrade to a more recent model to enjoy all the iOS 19 features.
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If the report turns out to be legit, it would be the second year in a row in which Apple didn’t drop support for any iPhone models with its major iOS release. The current iOS 18 is compatible with all iOS 17-compatible models , and the upcoming iOS 19 is rumored to be compatible with all iPhone models as iOS 18 is. In 2023, iOS 17 dropped support for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
iPadOS 19 Supported iPads
The report also mentions which iPads will be compatible with iPadOS 19. According to the report, the following iPad models will make it to the list of iPadOS 19-supported devices:
- iPad Mini 5
- iPad Mini 6
- iPad Mini 7
- iPad 8th-generation
- iPad 9th-generation
- iPad 10th-generation
- iPad Air 2019
- iPad Air 2020
- iPad Air M1 2022
- iPad Air M2 2024
- iPad Pro 2018
- iPad Pro 2020
- iPad Pro M1 2021
- iPad Pro M2 2022
- iPad Pro M4 2024
However, the A10-powered iPad 7 and iPad Pro won’t make it to the list of compatible devices as they aren’t powerful enough to handle iOS 19.
Apple is likely to first preview iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 at its annual WWDC in June 2025. The updates will be immediately released in developer beta, followed by the public release in September.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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