Apple Reveals How Many iPhones and iPads Are Running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

[MacRumors]

Apple today provided iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 adoption statistics for the first time since the software updates were released to the public last year.

The data reveals how many iPhones and iPads are running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, as measured by devices that transacted on the App Store on February 14. iOS 16 is compatible with the iPhone 8 and newer, while iPadOS 16 is compatible with all iPad Pro models and select iPad Air, iPad mini, and entry-level iPad models released since 2017.

Apple's website says iOS 16 is installed on 72% of all iPhones and on 81% of all iPhones introduced within the last four years. 20% of all iPhones are still running iOS 15, while 8% are running iOS 14 or earlier, according to Apple.

iPadOS 16 adoption is at 50% overall and at 53% for all iPad models introduced in the last four years, according to Apple. iPadOS 15 usage remains fairly high at 35% across all compatible iPad models, while 13% are running iPadOS 14 or earlier.

Apple shared its first iOS 15 adoption statistics in January 2022, whereas these iOS 16 adoption figures were released in February, so the difference in timing does not allow for a direct comparison. However, accounting for the extra month of availability, it appears that iOS 16 adoption has followed a similar trajectory as iOS 15.

Article Link: Apple Reveals How Many iPhones and iPads Are Running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

 

[markfc]

iPadOS nearing Android fragmentation stats.

 

[GMShadow]

iPadOS nearing Android fragmentation stats.

87% of devices on the current or n-1 OS is not remotely Android tier.

 

[Bawstun]

iPadOS nearing Android fragmentation stats.

Shouldn’t be too surprising, they only have like 19,000 different sizes/SKU’s. The iPad lineup is legitimately ridiculous.

 

[raziel101]

I wonder how many of the 81% regret updating.

 

[Mr Todhunter]

My 3 iPads will stay forever on iPadOS 15 because Apple destroyed iBooks which is the app I use the most on my iPads.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Shouldn’t be too surprising, they only have like 19,000 different sizes/SKU’s. The iPad lineup is legitimately ridiculous.

Why would the lineup matter when it comes to software?
iPad OS 16 supports every iPad released since November 2015.
Every $329 iPad, from the fifth generation in 2017 to the current, are supported.
Every version of the iPad Pro, no matter which year, which screen size, no matter what is supported.
Both iPad Minis released in the last four years can be updated.
Every modern iPad Air is supported.

 

[erikkfi]

Is Apple surveying users about why they aren't upgrading? I think 100% of iPads released in the last four years are eligible for iPadOS 16 so why is it 53%?

 

[spatlese44]

My 3 iPads will stay forever on iPadOS 15 because Apple destroyed iBooks which is the app I use the most on my iPads.

I’m curious what about iPadOS 16 iBooks you don’t like. I use it, but probably not to the extent you do.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Is Apple surveying users about why they aren't upgrading? I think 100% of iPads released in the last four years are eligible for iPadOS 16 so why is it 53%?

From experience talking to iPad/iPhone users around me: Because they are lazy.

 

[schneeland]

I’m curious what about iPadOS 16 iBooks you don’t like. I use it, but probably not to the extent you do.

Not the OP, but as a frequent user of iBooks, I can say that it is indeed quite annoying that now the context menu will take multiple seconds before it shows up on iOS/iPadOS 16. On iOS 15, the menu showed up instantly.

 

[klasma]

I think 100% of iPads released in the last four years are eligible for iPadOS 16 so why is it 53%?

For me, the home screen layout is an important reason why I’m still staying on iPadOS 14.

iPadOS 15 ruined my iPad’s homescreen

Wasted space, icons that move around, and other annoyances.

www.theverge.com

 

[JohannesO]

what is that in absolute numbers?

 

[Dylan33x]

For me, the home screen layout is an important reason why I’m still staying on iPadOS 14.

iPadOS 15 ruined my iPad’s homescreen

Wasted space, icons that move around, and other annoyances.

www.theverge.com

Word, I acquired all 3 of my current iPads after iPadOS 15, but I would go back if I could. I keep 2 of the 3 on 15, and will never update.

 

[Seanm87]

Wow those iPad stats aren't a good sign

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Word, I acquired all 3 of my current iPads after iPadOS 15, but I would go back if I could. I keep 2 of the 3 on 15, and will never update.

This is like saying you hate your house because the curtains are not of your liking..
I've been using iPad since it came out, and don't see anything wrong with the new Home Screen.
If you don't like page 1, then start at page 2. it will look the same. as previous versions... I really don't get what's the problem with it.

 

[webkit]

Is Apple surveying users about why they aren't upgrading? I think 100% of iPads released in the last four years are eligible for iPadOS 16 so why is it 53%?

I think typical reasons would be user concerns that upgrading will change functionality or appearance for the worse (in their opinion) or bugs/glitches will screw things up and it's not worth the risk.

 

[Torty]

Is Apple surveying users about why they aren't upgrading? I think 100% of iPads released in the last four years are eligible for iPadOS 16 so why is it 53%?

My iPad Air 3 runs with iPad 15 why? Because I don’t know how big the performance impact is if I upgrade. And I don’t know why I should upgrade. Because of the weather app? Not worth taking the risk.

 

[AppleTO]

Also, I'm sure tons of active iPads out there stuck on iOS 12 and iOS 15. They tend to last way longer than phones.

 

[fromgophonetoiphone]

The "boomers" of tech to me are the ones stuck on the old version.

I really dislike it when my coworkers are stuck on some old version of iOS/MacOS/any software and productivity is compromised because we have to cater to the lowest common denominator.

 

[1885507]

Old(er) iPads vs. Newer iPads.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I wonder how many of the 81% regret updating.

Very few, most customers don't have an issue with it. Don't let the Mac enthusiast/hater echo chambers convince you otherwise.

 

[yitwail]

The "boomers" of tech to me are the ones stuck on the old version.

I really dislike it when my coworkers are stuck on some old version of iOS/MacOS/any software and productivity is compromised because we have to cater to the lowest common denominator.

As a boomer, I'm unamused with your implication that boomers are more reluctant to adopt new technology than younger people. I'm on IOS 15 because I've read numerous reports that IOS 16 causes battery drain, and I happen to be happy with the battery life I'm getting with IOS 15. Conversely, I bet there's plenty of boomers who get a new iPhone every year, so they can keep up with technology. Heck, Johny Srouji himself is a boomer, using an inclusive definition.

 

[fromgophonetoiphone]

As a boomer, I'm unamused with your implication that boomers are more reluctant to adopt new technology than younger people. I'm on IOS 15 because I've read numerous reports that IOS 16 causes battery drain, and I happen to be happy with the battery life I'm getting with IOS 15. Conversely, I bet there's plenty of boomers who get a new iPhone every year, so they can keep up with technology. Heck, Johny Srouji himself is a boomer, using an inclusive definition.

I understand there are exceptions but i think my generalization is fair.

With regards to iOS 16 causing battery drain, rewind to 2022 and the same can be said for iOS 15. Rewind to 2021, and it's iOS 14, and keep going. I can also predict the future. iOS 17 will cause battery drain in 2024, and iOS 16 will be golden.

I think this kind of behavior of bias is actually more psychological more than anything else. What this is implying is that each year battery gets worse, which I don't believe is the case. Today's battery life is far better than the original iPhone. If we are to believe each new iOS version is so terrible, we would've dropped exponentially from great battery life to 1 second of screen on time now. The alternative explanation is iOS 16 is crappy today, but then somehow when iOS 17 comes out, iOS16 magically becomes good again so that iOS 17 looks bad. I don't think that's realistic either.

The realistic take is battery life hardly changes year to year. Battery life is a product of the apps you use and your usage behavior. I suspect what happens is people using old apps that don't get updated over time or have proper modern APIs break and start crashing a lot or have negative impacts on battery.

I have updated iOS on Day 1 on practically every phone I've gotten and have NEVER noticed a significant drop in battery. This whole blaming the current OS version is a cognitive bias.

 

[svish]

Good number of users on iOS 16!!