iOS 19 Might Leave iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max Behind

Apple is preparing its biggest event which is the WWDC 2025 that is occurring from June 9 to 13. It is the place where Apple devotees and developers get an exclusive sneak peek to the new changes including the much waited for iOS 19 updates. While with new additions there is a fresh design in place, not everything is rosy, the bad news is that some older iPhones are most probably missing the update.

Pay close attention if you are an owner of an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max. All these models are expected to be unsupported in iOS 19 versions and reports suggest Apple is set to abandon these models. If this is the case, it would bring an end to almost 6 years of support from Apple since 2018.

Which Devices Are Affected?

The following devices are said to fall under this report:

iPhone XR

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

… will not receive the updates for iOS 19. This is a drastic change considering how well these phones still serve to numerous users. Apple previously did the same with iOS 18 by cutting support for iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X, but still continued the securing updates i.e., rolling out iOS 16.7.11.

Apple is also said to be discontinuing support for the 2019 7th generation iPad.

What is New In iOS 19?

Here is the juicy part—rumor has it, that iOS 19 will be one of those updates that bring their biggest redesign ever to the iPhones. Backed by visionOS, the upgrade for the Apple Vision Pro headset, this update can possibly include:

An entire visual overhaul, including new icons, menus, system buttons, and applications

A richer, modernized feel across applications

Radical new methods of interacting with an iPhone, perhaps involving new techniques or movement-based aids.

These features have not been officially confirmed by Apple, but something is certain: iOS 19 has so much anticipation that it will be a drastically different experience, and better – perhaps more positive than anticipated.

What If You Are Affected By One Of These Devices?

Do not panic – you phone won’t just brick. You will still be capable of:

Making calls, sending text messages, using his or her programs

Issuing crucial security support (for the meantime)

This all comes at the price of not being able to use the most recent features, design changes, or improvements of iOS 19 and the other devices that AC19 branches out onto. For people who prefers to stay trendy, then this is a good time to buy something new.

Understanding the Broader Context

Hearing that your device is aging out isn’t the best news, especially when it is still functional. Any tech company can tell you that, but Apple is well known for its continued support of smartphones for years after purchase. If the news is accurate, this means the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will have had six years of software support. Not too shabby.

We should have the full picture soon, especially with WWDC on the horizon. Until then, if you're using one of these models, I suggest looking into your upgrade options if experiencing iOS 19 is a desire of yours.

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