Does iOS 16 work on iPad Air 5th generation?

Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until 24th October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.

However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support

While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.

More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

The range of iPads compatible is listed towards the bottom of this page:

iPadOS 16 - Apple (AU)

Yes, but only the iPhone version of 16 is currently out. Wait until later this month.

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iieca wrote:

Does ios16 work on iPad air5th generation?

The operating system for iPads is now called iPadOS. iOS is only for iPhones.

iPadOS 26 will be compatible with your iPad Air 5th gen when Apple releases it soon, this month.