iOS 16 has been Announced: Which iPhones to Get New Update, Here’s The List

iOS 16 for iPhones was announced last night at WWDC 2022. The iOS 16 update is currently available as a developer beta for app developers to test their apps, and the iOS 16 public beta will be available later next month for general users who want to try out the phone operating system with new features and explore. The update's stable or final version will be available later this year.

Apple has promised a stable version of iOS 16 for the Fall of 2022, which will fall between late September and December. The update will be made available for free as a software update. If you own an iPhone and are wondering whether your device is eligible for the iOS 16 update, here is a list of iPhones that have been confirmed to receive the update.

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List of iPhones Confirmed to Get iOS 16 Update

1. iPhone 13
2. iPhone 13 mini
3. iPhone 13 Pro
4. iPhone 13 Pro Max
5. iPhone 12
6. iPhone 12 mini
7. iPhone 12 Pro
8. iPhone 12 Pro Max
9. iPhone 11
10. iPhone 11 Pro
11. iPhone 11 Pro Max
12. iPhone Xs
13. iPhone Xs Max
14. iPhone XR
15. iPhone X
16. iPhone 8
17. iPhone 8 Plus
18. iPhone SE (2nd generation)
19. iPhone SE (3rd generation)

These 19 devices will be eligible for the new iOS 16 update later this year. However, if you want to try out new features before the stable release, you can download the iOS 16 beta, but it is not recommended for your primary iPhone because the beta version may contain critical bugs or issues that affect the phone's performance.

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The following handsets are not compatible with iOS 16.

• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone SE (1st generation)
• iPod touch (7th generation)

It is also safe to say that these devices have reached the end of their update cycle and will no longer receive iOS updates, with iOS 15 being the final major update.

iOS 16: Top Features

The iOS 16 update includes a slew of new features, ranging from new lock screen customizations and widgets to a new notification redesign that rolls up alerts from the bottom. Live activities for notifications make it easier to stay on top of real-time events (such as a live match score, ride-share, or food delivery orders).

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In addition, the Messages app gains three new features, including the ability to edit and un-send messages. A new Apple Pay feature called Apple Pay Later was also announced, which allows you to divide your purchases into four payments over six months with no interest.