These are the iPad models that will be updated to iPadOS 17.

iOS 17 is just around the corner, and with it, iPadOS 17. While Apple has a great annual update policy of updating older devices every year, it also leaves them behind with every update. devices that do not gain new features over time or power.

However, with the advent of iPadOS 16, most iPad users have received all the new features. for some, a fairly stripped-down system has arrived, with forgotten features that were limited to Pro models or the latest devices. It looks like this trend will continue with iPadOS 17.

First, some of the less powerful or older iPads will get a stripped-down version of the operating system. For another, old iPads won’t update to the latest version of your operating system.

In fact, according to 9to5macCiting a fairly reliable source, the three iPad models that are currently compatible with the latest version will not be included in the update with the release of iPadOS 17. If Apple confirms this at WWDC, here’s what the iPad lineup will look like receiving the latest updates.

iPads that will NOT be updated to iPadOS 17

• fifth generation iPad
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch first generation
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation

iPads that WILL be updated to iPadOS 17

• iPad Air 3rd generation and later
• iPad 6th generation and later
• iPad mini 5th generation and later
• iPad Pro 2017 and up

However, keep in mind that this is not an official list, as you know final availability of iPads compatible with iPadOS 17. And not just the devices that will get the latest version, but the features that each model will get as it is likely that not all of the new features that the next version will bring with it.

And as for iPhones, 9to5mac It points out that the information is rather confusing, although it is assumed that all iPhones that can run iOS 16 today will also be updated to iOS 17.