– Apple might not release iOS 19 for the iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max.
– This information contradicts earlier reports regarding the software update.
– It seems the 7th-generation iPad will also miss out on iPadOS 19.
In December, a leak suggested that owners of the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max would receive iOS 19 along with the rest of the iPhone lineup. However, a new leak from a reliable source indicates otherwise. This information comes from 9to5Mac, which cites an anonymous, well-informed account on X known for accurately reporting on Apple software developments. According to this source, the XR, XS, and XS Max will not be included in the iOS 19 rollout. Additionally, it appears that the seventh-generation iPad, released in 2019, will not receive the iPadOS 19 update either.
WHAT IPHONES WILL RECEIVE THE iOS 19 UPDATE?
Nothing is confirmed until Apple makes an announcement at WWDC 2025, which is set to begin on June 9. If the latest leak holds true, the oldest iPhone compatible with iOS 19 will be the iPhone 11. Both the second and third-generation iPhone SE models are expected to receive the upgrade as well. If Apple follows its usual schedule, we can anticipate a developer beta of iOS 19 in June, followed by several public betas leading up to the final release alongside the iPhone 17 in September 2025.
Details regarding the iOS 19 upgrades have yet to be disclosed, but leaks have already begun to emerge. We expect a visual redesign that aligns iOS and iPadOS more closely with visionOS, a revamped camera app, and potentially a more reliable version of Siri. This update is crucial for Apple: iOS 18 was launched with a strong focus on Apple Intelligence, and many of its most discussed features have faced significant delays. Consequently, iOS 19 must go beyond merely promising exciting features; it needs to deliver tangible improvements.
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