Apple is already working on the next-generation iPhone, but at the same time, the company is also developing a new software update to power the modern experience on its smartphones. And the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 15, will not support older iPhone models – including the original iPhone SE.
This is according to a report by Softpedia News, which said iOS 15 will drop support for every iPhone older than the iPhone 7, meaning that if you have an iPhone 6s or earlier model you will be unable to update to the newest version of the operating system.
As per Apple’s typical release calendar, iOS 15 is projected to go live in the fall, and as it happens every year, it’ll come pre-loaded with the new iPhones and be offered as an update on the existing models.
But as far as the latter is concerned, the current iPhone base out there would include fewer models, as Apple plans to discontinue some older models in an attempt to move the focus to newer generations.
In other words, a recent report indicates iOS 15 would no longer be available for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and the original iPhone SE. What this means is that you’ll need an iPhone 7 or newer to get the update to iOS 15.
The devices which now support iOS 14 but will not support the next generation of Apple mobile operating system reportedly include the following:
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
The new iOS 15 operating system is expected to roll out later this year and to be pre-loaded on Apple’s next range of iPhone devices.
Upcoming iPhones
iOS 15 is expected to follow Apple’s tradition of offering new software features that are designed to work best with the company’s latest devices. With regards to its upcoming hardware and next generation of smartphones, Apple is reportedly planning a number of significant changes.
These include the possible addition of an in-screen fingerprint sensor instead of relying solely on the Face ID unlock system for biometric security. This is a feature which Android smartphones have had for years and comprises a small sensor located underneath an OLED display that takes images of the user’s fingerprint.
Apple’s latest iPhones already use OLED displays, so this would not require a major design change. Analysts have speculated that other changes to the iPhone range would be minor, comprising hardware upgrades and enhanced version of the iPhone 12 design. Many also expect the range to be named the iPhone 12S instead of the iPhone 13.
For now, however, just don’t take anything for granted, but on the other hand, if you have an iPhone 7 or a newer model, you can be sure the next operating system will almost certainly land on your device too.
