Firmware isn't for everyone: insider says iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR won't get iOS 19
According to media reports Apple is preparing a major update of its operating system for mobile devices - iOS 19.
Earlier it wasmentioned that its main feature will be a major change in the interface and icon design, for which visionOS elements will be used.
It was believed that iOS 19 will get all gadgets compatible with iOS 18, but the new information refutes this.
Here's What We Know
Portal 9to5Mac, citing an anonymous insider who regularly shares reliable information about Apple's plans, reported that the iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR will not receive an update to iOS 19 (although iOS 18 is available to them).
The following iPhones are expected to receive iOS 19:
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone SE (2020), iPhone SE (2022)
As for iPadOS 19, according to insider information, all tablets that are compatible with iPadOS 18 will get this update, except for the A10 Fusion-powered 7th generation iPad.
iOS 19 is expected to be unveiled in June at the WWDC25 conference.
Source: 9to5Mac
