According to Apple’s fine print, iPadOS 16 is compatible with „iPad (5th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later),.
Why it matters: When Apple unveiled iPadOS 16 at WWDC this week, it showcased a ton of features. However, since Apple’s business is to sell its latest and greatest hardware, it somewhat brushed over its newest tablet operating system’s full compatibility with older iPads. According to Apple’s fine print, iPadOS 16 is compatible with „iPad (5th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), and all iPad Pro models.“ That’s a pretty decent range for the cutting-edge OS. However, it’s also slightly misleading because a few of its most exciting new features are only compatible with tablets equipped with the M1 chip, which eliminates any iPad made before 2021.
