78 OS releases, 166 features in database
iPadOS iPadOS 16
31 Features
| Accessibility | ||
| Live Captions | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| iMessage Edit & Unsend | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| SharePlay | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Fitness+ Integration | Added in iPadOS 14 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Look Around | ||
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Filters | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Focus Modes | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Freeform | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Sidecar | ||
| Slide Over | ||
| Split View | ||
| Stage Manager | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Universal Control | Introduced in iPadOS 15.4 | Added in iPadOS 15 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Live Text | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Subject Isolation | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Visual Look Up | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Advanced Data Protection | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| App Privacy Report | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| App Tracking Transparency | Added in iPadOS 14 | |
| Lockdown Mode | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Passkeys | New in iPadOS 16 | |
| Sign in with Apple | ||
| Safari & Web | ||
| Safari Extensions | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Safari Tab Groups | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| Screen Time | ||
| Shortcuts App | ||
| Translate App | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| App Library | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
| Dark Mode | ||
| Widgets on Home Screen | Added in iPadOS 15 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of FaceTime and Messages | Master FaceTime, Messages, and Phone across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—from screen sharing and group calls to live translation and call screening. |
 | Take Control of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 | Discover all the new features and interface changes in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, including the Liquid Glass interface, new iPad multitasking, and enhanced communication features. |
 | Take Control of Tahoe | Your complete guide to macOS 26 Tahoe—its new Liquid Glass look, impressive time-saving features, customization options, and how to upgrade smoothly. |
 | Take Control of Photos | Learn to import, organize, edit, and share in Apple Photos on Mac, iPad, and iPhone—plus iCloud syncing and creating printed photo books. |
 | Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices | Protect your Mac, iPhone, and iPad with privacy settings, FileVault encryption, Lockdown Mode, passkeys, hardware security keys, and Secure Enclave features. |
 | Take Control of Your Apple Account | Manage, troubleshoot, and secure your Apple Account—covering two-factor authentication, recovery options, Family Sharing, iCloud, and purchases across all devices. |
21 Supported Devices
Devices that can run iPadOS 16.
| Device | Released | iPadOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPad (10th generation) | Oct 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air (5th generation, M1) | Mar 2022 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad mini (6th generation) | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (9th generation) | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) | May 2021 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) | May 2021 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air (4th generation) | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (8th generation) | Sep 2020 | 14 to 26 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) | Mar 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) | Mar 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (7th generation) | Sep 2019 | 13 to 18 |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | Mar 2019 | iOS 12 to iPadOS 26 |
| iPad mini (5th generation) | Mar 2019 | iOS 12 to iPadOS 26 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) | Nov 2018 | iOS 12 to iPadOS 26 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) | Nov 2018 | iOS 12 to iPadOS 26 |
| iPad (6th generation) | Mar 2018 | iOS 11 to iPadOS 17 |
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017) | Jun 2017 | iOS 10 to iPadOS 17 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) | Jun 2017 | iOS 10 to iPadOS 17 |
| iPad (5th generation) | Mar 2017 | iOS 10 to iPadOS 16 |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch (2016) | Mar 2016 | iOS 9 to iPadOS 16 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) | Nov 2015 | iOS 9 to iPadOS 16 |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run iPadOS 16—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini | iPad mini 4 | Sep 2015 | iPadOS 15 |
| iPad Air | iPad Air 2 | Oct 2014 | iPadOS 15 |
| iPad (standard) | iPad (1st generation) | Apr 2010 | iOS 5 |