iPad 4 and Contactless Reader

[Max4]

After getting 2 emails from Square stating my device won't be able to update I'm starting to wonder if I need to replace my iPad 4 with a newer model or if I can get by with my old iPad. Would be interested in others thoughts.

"New releases of Square Point of Sale will no longer support this version of iOS. Your current experience accepting payments and using Square Point of Sale will stay the same, however, your iOS device will no longer receive updates to the app.

Starting 15 April new releases of Square Point of Sale will only be available on devices running iOS 11 and later. You can still accept payments and run your business as usual, but to continue to take advantage of the latest features and new products, we recommend upgrading to a device that supports iOS 11 and above."

[isabelle]

Hey @Max4!

Thanks for posting in the Seller Community.

Before investing/purchasing a new device, please confirm that it's compatible with the Contactless + Chip Reader that you've already purchased. You can confirm this on our Compatibility Page. 

Perhaps @pessosices or @GlassJudy may have some seller input on this. Thanks again for posting! 

[Max4]

Hi Isabelle M and thank you for replying.

I do know to check the compatible devices before purchasing a new iPad but my question was more about how long should I conceivably expect the iPad 4 to be able to be used before updates makes it obsolete. If it's likely to work for the foreseeable future I'ld rather not spend hundreds on a new iPad. (I prefer to use an iPad rather than my phone for Square)

[pessosices]

Personally, if it were me, I would get a new iPad before / as close to April 15th as possible, since you wouldn't be able to get the newest releases of the Square App.

New versions will have Bug Fixes, New Features, and potentially new Security features, and I personally wouldn't want to be without access to new releases.

As it says, you will still be able to use the existing release of the Square App even after April 15th, without a definite end date, but again, personally, I wouldn't recommend it if you can avoid it.

[isabelle]

Hey @Max4!

Thanks for your input @pessosices. I would agree there!💡