Apple has already started work on next year’s software updates for the iPhone, but progress is taking a toll due to the slow rollout of iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence features. It was previously noted that the gradual release of iOS 18 features could potentially delay major additions in iOS 19, which is expected to be released in the second half of next year. iOS 19 will be a major update and the platform will be compatible with a wide range of iPhone models.
iOS 19 will be compatible with all iPhone models that support iOS 18, rumor claims
According to recent rumors, Apple’s iOS 19 update will be compatible with a wide range of iPhone models next year. The platform is expected to support all iPhone models running iOS 18, and if you’re unsure if your device will be compatible with the upcoming update, check out the list below.
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone11
- iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE2, iPhoneSE3
As mentioned, iOS 19 will be a major update, and it will not only bring visual improvements but also add a plethora of new AI features. Apple Intelligence, in particular, is expected to offer a host of new upgrades. The company plans to potentially introduce Apple Intelligence as a paid service, but it will take three years to develop advanced features. Until then, the company will develop AI features and offer them for free.
As for Apple Intelligence compatibility, we believe the company will continue to support the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 lineup. Older models could benefit from some updates upgraded, but none of them would benefit from major AI features. Apple already has a slew of upgrades planned for next year, including the release of iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4, as the company has yet to announce its new Siri improvements. Apple could also replace ChatGPT with its custom LLM Siri, which the company’s engineers are currently working on, and make the digital assistant smarter with better compatibility with the operating system.
We will share more details on iOS 19 compatible iPhone models as soon as more details are discovered on the subject. However, the iOS 19 announcement is more than six months away and upcoming leaks could offer a completely different story, so be sure to take the news with a grain of salt.
