Here's the List of Devices Compatible with iPadOS 18 and iOS 18

Downloadmr - Apple will cease support for several older iPad generations starting with iPadOS 18. Last February, rumors surfaced stating that iPadOS 18 would not be available on iPads based on the A10X Fusion chip.

This implies that the first-generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro from 2017 and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro will not receive the iPadOS 18 update. Now, 9to5Mac has confirmed that the 6th generation iPad, 2nd generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, and 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5-inch indeed will not receive the iPadOS 18 update.

In addition to the mentioned devices, iPadOS 18 will be available on devices that are compatible with iPadOS 17. The 7th generation iPad from 2019, powered by the A10 Fusion processor, is rumored to receive the iPadOS 18 update.

iPadOS 18 will be available on the following devices:

iPad 2019 and newer
iPad mini 2019 and newer
iPad Air 2019 and newer
iPad Pro 2018 and newer.

Meanwhile, regarding iOS 18, the software will support all devices as iOS 17. Here are the devices compatible with iOS 18:

iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max.

Conclusion

Apple has announced the list of devices compatible with iPadOS 18 and iOS 18. Some older iPad devices, such as the first-generation iPad Pro 10.5-inch and the second-generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, will not receive the iPadOS 18 update. However, the update will be available for newer devices, including iPad 2019 and newer models, as well as iPad Pro 2018 and newer versions. Similarly, iOS 18 will support various devices from iPhone 11 to the latest models like iPhone 15, including iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation, and several other models. Thus, users can update their devices to continue benefiting from the new features offered by Apple.