With renewed multitasking and more efficient file management, iPadOS 16 finally seems to have the necessary tools to complement the robust hardware and productivity needs of iPad users. Considering how feature-rich iPadOS 16 is, many users would be eager to install the latest iteration of iPadOS to test out the new features, including Stage Manager, collaboration, and more. If you're one of those avid users and wondering which iPad models support iPadOS 16, this article has you covered. Here is a list of devices supported by iPadOS 16.

Just like iOS 16, which dropped support for older models like iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, iPadOS 16 will also not support older devices like iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2. Well, this news comes as a shock to many who expected older devices to get the latest iteration of iPadOS. Here is a list of devices that will receive the iPadOS 16 update:

Now you must be wondering if you should install iPadOS 16 beta on your supported devices. Well, as is common knowledge, beta software is usually quite buggy with issues like random reboots, battery drain, app crashes and even bricking. So proceed with caution and use a secondary device instead of your daily driver to test the new features.

Also, to avoid data loss, always make sure to back up your device completely before installing the beta profile. If you ever happen to lose any data or decide to go back to the previous iPadOS version, the latest backup will come in very handy. After checking these two important boxes i.e. backup and secondary device usage, go ahead and install iPadOS 16 beta on any compatible device.