Is my iPad compatible with iPadOS 15?

In addition to a few other operating systems, Apple presented the new iPadOS 21 yesterday during the WWDC15 keynote. This means that larger widgets, an app library in the dock, quick notes, new shortcuts, additional options for split view and, in conjunction with macOS Monterey, also “Universal Control” come onto the tablet. The question arises: is my iPad compatible with iPadOS 15? You can find the answer here in the guide. If you are also wondering which iPhones can be used with iOS 15 or which Apple Watches can be used with watchOS 8, then you will find the links to the answers below.

Question: Is my iPad compatible with iPadOS 15? You can find the answer in this guide. As with iOS 15 for the iPhone and watchOS 8 for the Apple Watch, there is a positive surprise.

These iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 15

The list of iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15 is just as positively surprising as the one for the iOS 15 compatible iPhone models or the list of Apple Watch Series usable with watchOS 8. Because in addition to the new iPad Pro with M1 chip, all other iPads, iPad Airs and iPad Pros with iPadOS 15 can also be used, which can also be used with iPadOS 14:

• iPad Pro 12,9 inch (5th gen)
• iPad Pro 11 inch (3th gen)
• iPad Pro 12,9 inch (4th gen)
• iPad Pro 11 inch (2th gen)
• iPad Pro 12,9 inch (3th gen)
• iPad Pro 11 inch (1th gen)
• iPad Pro 12,9 inch (2th gen)
• iPad Pro 12,9 inch (1th gen)
• iPad Pro 10,5 inches
• iPad Pro 9,7 inches
• iPad (8th gen)
• iPad (7th gen)
• iPad (6th gen)
• iPad (5th gen)
• iPad mini (5th gen)
• iPad mini 4
• iPad Air (4rd gen)
• iPad Air (3rd gen)
• iPad Air 2

The official list of iPadOS 15 compatible iPad models from the preview on the Apple website.

When will the iPadOS 15 upgrade for the iPad come?

The new operating system for Apple tablets will probably only be available with the release of new models in the fall. As in previous years, the new systems will only be rolled out when the latest devices that can be used with them come onto the market. It has not yet been said whether that will be in September, October or November 15 with regard to the iPadOS 2021 natively compatible iPad models. In addition to new iPads and new iPhones with iOS 15, new Mac or iMac and / or MacBook models with macOS Monterey can also be expected. Which previous Mac models are compatible with macOS Monterey, you read that in this guide.

More information on iPadOS, iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS

Do you want to find out more about what Apple announced and presented yesterday at the WWDC21 Keynote? Then take a look at my summary of the event: WWDC21 Keynote Summary - New Systems, No Hardware. In addition, Apple offers extensive preview offers for all new operating systems on its official website. You can find the corresponding subpage for iPadOS with this link. I find “Quick Notes” particularly useful for the sole use of the iPad. In combination with iMac, MacBook, Mac mini and Co., “Universal Control” is really an eye-catcher. Which innovations and improvements do you think are the best? Feel free to leave a comment.

Apple WWDC21 Keynote as video

You don't necessarily have to read about the innovations presented yesterday for iPadOS, iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, HomeKit, iCloud, Xcode and so on. In addition to my summary, today's contributions to Sir Apfelot and the official preview pages from Apple, there is of course yesterday's keynote to look up on YouTube. In the following I have embedded the video for you so that you can play it directly.

Johannes Domke

After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.