<ul><li>As of December 18, iCloud backups require iOS 9 or later, ending support for iOS 8 and earlier.</li><li>Devices running iOS 8 or earlier can still create manual backups on a Mac or PC.</li><li>The latest iOS version is 18.2, supporting iPhones since iPhone XS and iPads since the 7th generation.</li><li>CloudKit, implemented from iOS 9 onwards, enhances data management and user authentication for iCloud backups.</li></ul>

Have an old iPhone or iPad? You can no longer use this iCloud feature

Discover more