iOS 13 Compatible With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and Later

[MacRumors]

Contrary to multiple rumors that circulated ahead of when iOS 13 was announced, the new operating system is indeed compatible with many older iPhones, including the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are not supported.

Apple's list of compatible devices confirms that iOS 13 is compatible with all of these iPhones:

[*]iPhone XS
[*]iPhone XS Max
[*]iPhone XR
[*]iPhone X
[*]iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
[*]iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
[*]iPhone SE
[*]iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
[*]iPod touch (7th-generation)

The new iPadOS, which is basically iOS 13 but for the iPad, is also compatible with a wide range of older devices.

[*]All iPad Pros
[*]iPad (6th generation)
[*]iPad (5th generation)
[*]iPad mini (5th generation)
[*]iPad mini 4
[*]iPad Air (3rd generation)
[*]iPad Air 2

Apple says that iOS 13, like iOS 12, brings some major performance improvements to our devices, so we can perhaps expect to see better speeds even on older devices. Apps have faster launch times, app download sizes have been reduced, and on TrueDepth devices, Face ID is up to 30 percent faster.

Right now, iOS 13 is available for registered developers, but Apple plans to make a public beta available this July. The update will launch to the public in the fall.

Article Link: iOS 13 Compatible With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and Later

 

[Solver]

No A8 based iPod touch 6 is mentioned


That’s my test device

 

[apolloa]

Well, this and the new Watch OS are the best things for me today, firstly because my Series 1 life’s on to fight another day, secondly because I really want to see what my XR can do with the new iOS version, it’s one damn fast phone I have to say.
And thirdly because I can test the new iPad OS on my knackered 9.7” iPad Pro and try it out before, if I do, commit to a new iPad Pro as my main system.

This, bar the I have to say in some parts obnoxious privacy talk, and the ridiculous price for a stand, was by far one of the best keynotes they’ve held! I think second is the one where they launched the new iPad Pros.

Good job Apple good job, and thank you so so much for listening to the Mac Pro fans, they can settle down a bit now no?

 

[iDento]

iPad Air 2 will never die.

 

[JosephAW]

Wow my iPhone 7 barely made it. Probably will be crippleware.

 

[apolloa]

I also have to say RIP iPhone 6S, one of the best iPhones they have ever made, along with the iPhone 4....

 

[QCassidy352]

iPad Air 2 will never die.

It was said when it launched that it was the longevity model, and so it has been. Triple core cpu and 2 GB RAM have made it very capable over time.

 

[44267547]

iPad Air 2 will never die.

Right? My Air 2 is a tank, the battery life is strong as ever, flawless display, no creaking/popping when touching the display and the performance still has decent sustainability. By far my favorite iPad to date.

 

[benshive]

Are you kidding me?! I can't run iOS 13 on my iPhone 3G. Apple and their planned obsolescence
/s

 

[AnonMac50]

Contrary to multiple rumors that circulated ahead of when iOS 13 was announced, the new operating system is indeed compatible with many older iPhones, including the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are not supported.

Apple's list of compatible devices confirms that iOS 13 is compatible with all of these iPhones:

[*]iPhone XS
[*]iPhone XS Max
[*]iPhone XR
[*]iPhone X
[*]iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
[*]iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
[*]iPhone SE
[*]iPod touch (7th-generation)

The new iPadOS, which is basically iOS 13 but for the iPad, is also compatible with a wide range of older devices.

[*]All iPad Pros
[*]iPad (6th generation)
[*]iPad (5th generation)
[*]iPad mini (5th generation)
[*]iPad mini 4
[*]iPad Air (3rd generation)
[*]iPad Air 2

Apple says that iOS 13, like iOS 12, brings some major performance improvements to our devices, so we can perhaps expect to see better speeds even on older devices. Apps have faster launch times, app download sizes have been reduced, and on TrueDepth devices, Face ID is up to 30 percent faster.

Right now, iOS 13 is available for registered developers, but Apple plans to make a public beta available this July. The update will launch to the public in the fall.

Article Link: iOS 13 is Compatible With iPhone SE and Later, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Not Supported

Don’t forget to mention the 6s and 6s Plus!

 

[redheeler]

I'm not at all happy with what they've done on the Mac (especially if the Mac Pro 5,1 was dropped in Catalina), but these requirements for iOS are fine.

I also have to say RIP iPhone 6S, one of the best iPhones they have ever made, along with the iPhone 4....

iPhone 6s is still supported as shown in the screenshot.

 

[QCassidy352]

I also have to say RIP iPhone 6S, one of the best iPhones they have ever made, along with the iPhone 4....

The 6s is supported. It’s on apple’s list in the graphic above. Macrumors’ list omits it by mistake.

 

[playaproved]

Looks like only devices with 2GB+ RAM are sticking around.

 

[hotstreaks]

nice. now i get to keep the SE. and if an edge-to-edge SE comes out next year, i would upgrade. thanks apple for supporting the SE and 6S models of iphone.

 

[44267547]

No A8 based iPod touch 6 is mentioned


That’s my test device

Even though, the A8 process is still decent for the iPod touch and it still has plenty of life left, even though won’t receive updates anymore, it’s a solid device.

 

[AnonMac50]

I also have to say RIP iPhone 6S, one of the best iPhones they have ever made, along with the iPhone 4....

6s is still supported

 

[Tapiture]

I predicted it wouldn’t be compatible with 6, gotta get people to upgrade somehow.

 

[44267547]

. Apple and their planned obsolescence

Can you define what ‘planned obsolescence’ actually means? I honestly think many take this term out of context, when they don’t know what it means themselves.

 

[Homme]

Stupid rumors. I knew the SE would be supported. The worst part was the media picking the rumors up from that French and Israeli websites and believing them

But then I’m not surprised though. I had said 1GB of RAM devices won’t make it and yeah

 

[The Weatherman]

That's such a relief. I love my SE and wouldn't trade it for any newer (giant) phone!

 

[iDento]

Right? My Air 2 is a tank, the battery life is strong as ever, flawless display, no creaking/popping when touching the display and the performance still has decent sustainability. By far my my favorite iPad to date.

Awesome, wondering if I’ll write the same thing for my trusty 2018 iPad Pro in 2022! That would be insane, man I love Apple.

 

[Plutonius]

No A8 based iPod touch 6 is mentioned


That’s my test device

Apple usually gives a device one year of new updates from when it was purchased new.

The people who purchased the Touch 6 this year will not be happy.

 

[PickUrPoison]

iPad mini 4 with A8 and Air 2 (A8X) still supported, since both have 2GB RAM.

 

[apolloa]

I'm not at all happy with what they've done on the Mac (especially if the Mac Pro 5,1 was dropped in Catalina), but these requirements for iOS are fine.

iPhone 6s is still supported as shown in the screenshot.

Haha so it is... poor writing by Mac Rumors there...

 

[urnotl33t]

Wow my iPhone 7 barely made it. Probably will be crippleware.

Your iPhone 7?? What about my iPhone SE!? I'm on the bottom rung now... It'll be a whisper-and-a-prayer if I get iOS 14. I'm just hoping there's a new SE 2 in the wings... But I already see what they've laid out for me, and I don't drink that kool-aid. iPhone XR is a fabulous item; I want a flat back, flat edges, WITHOUT a goram case, that I can sit/stand it to take photos with my Apple Watch remote camera. WTF is the point of the Apple Watch remote camera if the stupid phone is on a curved edge? Are the designers nuts? Or just out of touch with their own reality?

I traded in my humongous iPhone 6 for an SE as soon as I had the cash in hand and a trade-in value quote. Glad I did. I have the only 4" rose gold color model ever made. No other 4" phone has that color mix. It's a nice uniquity. I'm gonna be a little sad if there's no equivalent model this coming September, or next March.