Netflix Cuts Ties with Older Devices: Is Your iPhone or iPad on the Chopping Block
News Context
At a glance
- Netflix has announced that it will no longer provide updates for devices with systems lower than iOS 17.
- According to Apple's official information, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad 5, and the first generation iPad Pro will eventually stay on iOS 16.
- Users of these devices are advised to consider upgrading to newer models to continue accessing Netflix.
Netflix Ends Support for Older Apple TVs and iOS Devices
Netflix has announced that it will no longer provide updates for devices with systems lower than iOS 17. This decision affects second and third generation Apple TVs, as well as older iPhone and iPad models.
According to Apple’s official information, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad 5, and the first generation iPad Pro will eventually stay on iOS 16. Although these devices can still run the Netflix app for now, they will no longer be supported soon.
Users of these devices are advised to consider upgrading to newer models to continue accessing Netflix.
Affected Devices
- Second and third generation Apple TVs
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPad 5
- First generation iPad Pro
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