Older iOS and macOS Versions to Lose Apple Services Except for iCloud. Apple has announced that its services, excluding iCloud, will cease to function on certain older versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS in early May. This information was shared by a reputable Twitter account, @StellaFudge.
Apple’s App Store, Siri, and Maps will no longer be available to users on the following software versions: iOS 11 through iOS 11.2.6, macOS 10.13 through macOS 10.13.3, watchOS 4 through watchOS 4.2.3, and tvOS 11 through tvOS 11.2.6.
In an internal document, Apple said users of these older software versions might receive a push notification prompting them to update their device to a newer software version.
Apple released a support document last month, stating that “some older software versions will no longer support Apple Services like the App Store, Siri, and Maps.” They advised users to update their software to the latest version to continue using these services.
Apple did not explain the reason why most of its services will cease to function on older software versions. However, the move will only affect a small percentage of users, as of mid-February, Apple said that only 8% of actively used iPhones were running iOS 14 or older.
Apple provides a wide range of services, including Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and others.
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