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popular Posted by phoinix | Staff • 5d ago
Jun 1, 2025 4:53 PM
$299*: 128GB Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip WiFi Tablet (Early 2025) at Amazon
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7 years is longer support than any other device similar on the market
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Thanks. Clearly I failed deal search 101. I appreciate the confirmation that my memory isn't that poor.
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Weird. I have an iPad Air 2 that came out in 2014. It still works just fine.
AI Overview:
Yes, updates for the iPad 4th generation were discontinued by Apple in September 2017. The final iOS versions for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (for Wi-Fi only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (for Wi-Fi & Cellular models). It cannot be updated to later versions of iOS due to hardware limitations and the fact that it is based on a 32-bit platform, which is now considered obsolete.
Elaboration:
- Final Updates:
Apple stopped supporting the iPad 4 with new software updates in September 2017.- Hardware Limitations:
The iPad 4 is not capable of running the latest versions of iOS/iPadOS because it lacks the required hardware and is based on an older 32-bit architecture.- App Compatibility:
Many app developers have also dropped support for older devices, including the iPad 4, leading to limitations in accessing newer apps.- No More Updates:
You cannot update your iPad 4 to iOS 16, 17, 18, or any future versions.AI Overview:
Apple typically supports iPads with major software updates for around 5-7 years, and may continue to provide security updates for an additional 2-3 years. This means you can expect your iPad to receive regular updates to the latest operating system for several years, and potentially even longer for security patches.
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iPads usually receive updates to the main iOS/iPadOS versions, which include new features and performance improvements, for a period of 5-7 years.
Apple also provides security updates, which address vulnerabilities and potential threats, for a longer period, potentially 10 years or more.
While Apple may stop supporting the latest OS for an older iPad, third-party app developers may still support these devices with their apps for an additional 2-3 years.
An iPad Air (4th generation) released in 2020 would have been supported with major updates until around 2027, and may continue to receive security updates for a few more years after that.
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If you get 7 years out of a 300 tablet that's pretty good IMO anyway.
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