Short answer: The newest tracked Apple iPad release is iPad Air 11-inch (M4), and the version to run today is iPad Air 11-inch (M4). 30 of 45 tracked releases are still receiving support.
At a glance
- Latest tracked release: iPad Air 11-inch (M4), build Not listed
- Recommended version to run: iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
- Releases still receiving support: 30 of 45 tracked (10 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: iPad Pro 10.5-inch (1st generation) on 2026.09.17 (about 45 days from now)
This page is an automatically maintained Apple iPad support-status reference, rebuilt daily from structured lifecycle data so the versions, dates, and statuses stay current.
What the statuses mean
- Active support: Gets both new fixes and security patches. Safe to run.
- Security support only: No longer gets general bug fixes, but still receives security patches. Plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
- Security support ended (end of life): No more updates of any kind. Avoid for anything important or internet-connected.
Current support status
| Release | Latest tracked version | Released | Active support until | Security support until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | Not listed | 2026.03.11 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M4) | Not listed | 2026.03.11 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Not listed | 2025.10.22 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Not listed | 2025.10.22 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad (A16) | Not listed | 2025.03.12 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | Not listed | 2025.03.12 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Not listed | 2025.03.12 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Mini (A17 Pro) | Not listed | 2024.10.23 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | Not listed | 2024.05.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Not listed | 2024.05.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2) | Not listed | 2024.05.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Not listed | 2024.05.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad (10th generation) | Not listed | 2022.10.26 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro (6th generation) | Not listed | 2022.10.26 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Air (5th generation) | Not listed | 2022.03.18 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad (9th generation) | Not listed | 2021.09.24 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Mini (6th generation) | Not listed | 2021.09.24 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) | Not listed | 2021.05.21 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Air (4th generation) | Not listed | 2020.10.23 | Not announced | 2027.09.15 | Discontinued |
| iPad (8th generation) | Not listed | 2020.09.18 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) | Not listed | 2020.03.25 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) | Not listed | 2020.03.25 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) | Not listed | 2020.03.01 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad (7th generation) | Not listed | 2019.09.25 | Not announced | 2026.05.11 | Security support ended |
| iPad Mini (5th generation) | Not listed | 2019.03.18 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | Not listed | 2019.03.18 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) | Not listed | 2018.11.07 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) | Not listed | 2018.11.07 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) | Not listed | 2018.11.01 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| iPad (6th generation) | Not listed | 2018.03.27 | Not announced | 2026.05.11 | Security support ended |
Showing the 30 most recent tracked releases.
Which Apple iPad version should you use?
Run iPad Air 11-inch (M4), the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches. The oldest version still getting security patches is iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), which ends 2026.09.17.
Support ending soon
iPad Pro 10.5-inch (1st generation) loses security support on 2026.09.17, about 45 days from now. If you still run it, plan the upgrade before that date so you do not sit on an unsupported version.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of Apple iPad?
The newest tracked release is iPad Air 11-inch (M4), with latest build Not listed.
Which version of Apple iPad should I use?
Use iPad Air 11-inch (M4). It is the newest release in active support.
Is Apple iPad iPad Air 11-inch (M4) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple iPad iPad Air 13-inch (M4) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad Air 13-inch (M4) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple iPad iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple iPad iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple iPad iPad (A16) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad (A16) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple iPad iPad Air 11-inch (M3) still supported?
Yes. Apple iPad iPad Air 11-inch (M3) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
When does Apple iPad iPad Pro 10.5-inch (1st generation) reach end of life?
Security support for iPad Pro 10.5-inch (1st generation) is scheduled to end 2026.09.17. After that it no longer receives updates of any kind.
What to do next
- If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
- If it is security-support only, schedule an upgrade before the security support date passes.
- If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.
Related support-status pages
- Apple iPhone support status
- Apple Watch support status
- Apple iOS support status
- Apple iPadOS support status
- Apple macOS support status
- Apple watchOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
- Android OS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Apple iPad lifecycle data. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.08.03. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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