Netflix has announced that it will soon stop supporting older Apple devices running iOS 16, potentially affecting popular models like the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and the first-generation iPad Pro. As these devices are unable to upgrade to iOS 17 or later, users will lose access to Netflix’s latest updates, including security patches and bug fixes, according to a report by The Economic Times.
While users on iOS 16 can still use the Netflix app in its current state, the lack of future updates means the app will eventually become outdated. A notification within the app urges users, stating, “We’ve updated the Netflix app! To use the latest version, install iOS 17 or later.” Without access to the latest version, users will miss out on important improvements and security features over time.
This decision follows a similar move by Netflix in June 2024, when support was discontinued for older Apple TV models, including the second- and third-generation devices.
Summary:
- Netflix will discontinue support for Apple devices running iOS 16, impacting iPhone X, iPhone 8, and first-generation iPad Pro users.
- While users can continue using the app without updates, they will eventually miss out on new features, security patches, and bug fixes.
- This follows a previous decision to stop supporting older Apple TV models in June 2024.
