
We include the chip powering each iPhone because some features also require specific chip generations. It supports every model released since 2017, other than 2019’s seventh-generation iPod touch, which Apple recently dropped (see “ Apple Officially Discontinues the iPod touch,” ). The situation is fairly similar for the iPhone models that will be able to run iOS 16. As you can see, Apple has dropped every Mac released before 2017. Here are the Macs that can run macOS 13 Ventura compared to the models that support macOS 12 Monterey. Let’s first look at the basic requirements for each operating system and then dive into which models support which features.

Apple is cutting out a lot of older models this year, and many of the sparkly new features require the latest and most powerful devices. Unfortunately, some of your older devices won’t get the chance to experience these upgrades. The Real System Requirements for Apple’s 2022 Operating SystemsĪpple has released new versions of its operating systems to developers, with public betas slated for July 2022 and releases likely in September or October of this year.

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