Apple iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 device list: Is your iPhone or iPad getting the update?
With iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, Apple introduced a new design language called "Liquid Glass" that completely reimagines how these operating systems looks like.
These Apple devices will be getting the much-anticipated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 update. (Image Source: Apple)
At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple announced iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the new and redesigned versions of its operating systems for iPhones and iPads. The upgrade introduces a ton of new features and improvements and brings a new design language called “Liquid Glass”. If you are wondering which iPhones and iPads will be getting iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, here’s a list of devices which will be getting the new operating system.
Which iPhones will be getting iOS 26?
Any iPhone that is powered by an A13 or newer chip is said to be getting the iOS 26 update. This means that the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be missing out on the upcoming update.
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Also, like last year, not every iPhone will be getting Apple Intelligence features. If you are unsure which iPhone model you have, simply head over to Settings> General > About > Model Name.
Apple iPads powered by the A12-series, A13-series, A14-series, A15-series, A16-series, or M-series chips will be getting the iPadOS 26 update. If you are unsure which iPhone model you have, simply head over to Settings> General > About > Model Name.
iPad
iPad 11th generation
iPad 10th generation
iPad 9th generation
iPad 8th generation
iPad Air
iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
iPad Air 5th generation (M1)
iPad Air 4th generation (A14)
iPad Air 3th generation (A12)
iPad mini
iPad mini 7th generation (A17)
iPad mini 6th generation (A15)
iPad mini 5th generation (A12)
iPad Pro
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
iPad Pro 11-inch 4th generation (M2)
iPad Pro 11-inch 3th generation (M1)
iPad Pro 11-inch 2th generation (A12Z)
iPad Pro 11-inch 1th generation (A12X)
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation (M2)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th generation (M1)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation (A12Z)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3th generation (A12X)
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