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iOS 27 Launch: Which iPhones Will Be Left Behind?
5 Jun
Summary
- iPhone 11 series likely to lose support for iOS 27.
- Apple rarely announces support end, reveals list with beta.
- Advanced AI features may be exclusive to newer iPhones.
Apple is scheduled to announce iOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, 2026. This upcoming mobile operating system is anticipated to bring new features and performance enhancements across the Apple ecosystem. A public release is expected later in 2026 alongside new iPhone models.
However, older iPhone models may not be eligible for this major update. Based on Apple's support history, the iPhone 11 series, released in 2019, is the most probable candidate to lose support for iOS 27. Last year, support for the iPhone XR and XS lines ended with the introduction of iOS 26.
The iPhone SE (2020) also faces an uncertain future regarding compatibility, despite sharing a processor with the iPhone 11. All devices from the iPhone 12 series onward are widely expected to remain compatible with iOS 27.
Apple typically reveals its list of supported devices when the first developer beta is released after WWDC. It's also possible that while older iPhones may receive the OS, advanced AI features, similar to iOS 26, could be reserved for newer models with higher RAM requirements.
