Apple to support iPhone 11 with iOS 27 update, including CPU scheduler for improved responsiveness
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Brent D. Griffiths
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Apple announced at WWDC that it will continue supporting the iPhone 11 (released in 2019) with the upcoming iOS 27 update. The update includes a CPU scheduler designed to make older iPhones feel more responsive, extending software support for a device that is now several years old.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledApple announced it will continue supporting the iPhone 11, which went on sale in 2019, when it releases iOS 27.
Apple announced at WWDC that giving iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 a CPU scheduler 'will make older iPhones feel even more responsive.'
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