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WWDC 2022: Apple gives first look at iOS 16, macOS 13 and Co.
by Jan Johannsen
iPadOS 16: Only half keep their iPad up to date
17.2.2023
Translation: machine translated
Apple provides reliable and long-term updates for its devices. With a few exceptions, the latest versions are installed on iPhones, but less so on iPads.
83 per cent of iPhones introduced and purchased in the last four years now run iOS 16, while only 53 per cent of iPads from the same period have iPadOS 16. Apple also offers the latest software for these devices
iPhones are updated faster
The figures come from Apple's Developer Support for the App Store. They apply to all devices that interacted with the App Store on 14 February 2023. This means that they do not include all iPhones and iPads, but should still be representative.
Source: Jan Johannsen
Without the restriction to new devices from the last four years, the share of iOS 16 is reduced to 72 per cent on all iPhones still in use - still an outstanding share compared to the single-digit figures for Android 13.
For iPads, on the other hand, the iPadOS 16 rate only drops from 53 to 50 per cent when all tablets are considered. The difference to the iPhone is still significant. The update process is identical on both devices: go to the settings, click on "General" and select "Software update".
I'm curious: Why don't people update their iPad? If you haven't made the move to iPadOS 16 yet, let me know why in the comments.
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