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Apple Ends iCloud Support for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra

Users on those 2016 releases must move to iOS 11 or High Sierra to retain cloud features.

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Overview

  • Apple updated its support documentation on September 15 to set iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra as the minimum software for iCloud access.
  • Keychain, iCloud Photos, device backups, Find My, and iCloud Drive are listed as unavailable on iOS 10 and macOS Sierra.
  • Devices capped at iOS 10, including iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and the fourth‑generation iPad, can no longer use iCloud services.
  • Most Macs are unaffected because machines that ran Sierra can install High Sierra, with loss of access occurring only if they were never updated.
  • Forum reactions note surprise and concerns about cloud longevity, with some users pointing out that removal of support may not mean features stop immediately.