I have an iPad Air. Can software 16 be update to it?
Can a iPad Air be upgraded to iOS 16
iPad Air (4th generation)
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Yes it can.
There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS/iPadOS that your device will support is installed on your device.
This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software, as outlined in this support article --> Update iPadOS - Apple Support
Use this support article to identify your iPad model --> Identify your iPad model - Apple Support and then the list below to find out what your iPad is capable of running. Alternatively --and somewhat easier-- is to simply try updating it and see if it will update. When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything.
These models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.5.1
iPad Pro
iPad Air 3rd generation and later
iPad (5th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)