iOS 27 compatibility: Which iPhones will and won't support the upcoming update
By
Tom Pritchard
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Summary
The article discusses the upcoming iOS 27 release expected alongside WWDC 2026 and the iPhone 18 Pro. It focuses on which iPhone models will be eligible for the upgrade and which older models will be left behind on iOS 26. Apple's software support policy is examined, noting that while Apple offers long support cycles, eventually older devices are dropped. The article likely provides a list of compatible and incompatible devices.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledApple offers some of the longest software support of any smartphone, but it doesn't offer indefinite support.
There comes a point where older models get left behind and miss out on all the new features and upgrades Apple has developed.
WWDC 2026 is fast approaching, and with it will come our first glimpse at iOS 27.
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