Can your iPad run iPadOS 26? Here’s the compatibility list

iPadOS 26 is a big step up this year, and definitely worth upgrading if your iPad model is able to run the upcoming version.

Apple aims to maintain compatibility with new versions of iPadOS for as long as possible, but each year does have to drop support for some models …

Apple has announced that the following iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 26:

• iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st
  generation and later)
• iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (A16), iPad (8th generation and later)
• iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad mini (5th generation and later)

How to identify your iPad model and iPadOS version

If you’re unsure of the exact model and generation of your iPad, it’s easy to check:

Settings > General > About

and check the model name and generation.

To check which version of iPadOS you are currently running:

Settings > Software Update

and check your current version. If an update is available, your iPad will show it here.

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Highlighted accessories

• Anker 511 Nano Pro ultra-compact iPhone charger
• Spigen MagFit case for iPhone 16e – adds MagSafe support
• Apple MagSafe Charger with 25w power for iPhone 16 models
• Apple 30W charger for above
• Anker 240W braided USB-C to USB-C cable

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