Updated iOS 19: Anticipated release date, devices it will support, and further details revealed
Apple enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, scheduled for June, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the next major updates for its mobile operating systems – iOS 19 and iPadOS 19.
According to current rumours and leaks, iOS 19 (which might also be called iOS 26) will primarily support models from the iPhone 11 and newer, including the iPhone SE 2 (2020) and later. The oldest devices expected to be compatible are the iPhone 11 series and the iPhone SE second generation, both released in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
However, there is some conflicting information about whether older models like the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max (2018) will continue to be supported. While some rumours suggest they will be excluded, others hint they might still receive iOS 19. Nevertheless, the more authoritative sources and recent leaks lean towards dropping support for those 2018 models, making iPhone 11 and newer the minimum requirement.
Here's a breakdown of the iPhone models expected to support iOS 19:
| iPhone Model Series | Year Released | Expected iOS 19 Support | |-------------------------------|---------------|------------------------| | iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max | 2025 | Yes | | iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max | 2024 | Yes | | iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max | 2023 | Yes | | iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone SE (3rd gen) | 2022 | Yes | | iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max | 2021 | Yes | | iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd gen) | 2020 | Yes | | iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | 2019 | Yes | | iPhone XR, XS, XS Max | 2018 | Possibly No (rumored to be dropped) |
In the realm of iPadOS, the iPad 7 (2019) is expected to drop support, but other iPads running iPadOS 18 will remain compatible with the new update. The iPhone 14 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, and iPhone 15 series will also be eligible for the update.
The full updates for iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 are expected to roll out in September 2025. An exciting feature rumoured for iOS 19 is a more conversational Siri, similar to ChatGPT. However, it's speculated that this feature might be available in iOS 19.4, which is expected to release around March 2026.
Stay tuned for the official announcement at WWDC 2025, where Apple will confirm the list of compatible devices and reveal more details about the new operating systems.
Gadget enthusiasts are speculating about the potential inclusion of smartphones like the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max in the list of devices supporting iOS 19, despite the prevailing rumors suggesting they may be dropped. Regarding iPadOS 19, the iPad 7 (2019) is expected to lose compatibility, while newer iPad models and various smartphone series, including the iPhone 14, 12, 13, and 15, are rumored to be among the supported devices.
