These are the list of models that can be upgraded to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27

As Apple announced the new versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 earlier at WWDC 2026, in addition to new features, many people will definitely wonder whether my old devices can still be upgraded. After all, no matter how good the function is, if the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac in your hand is not on the compatibility list, it will still only be able to be viewed and not used, and this list has also been released.

What is surprising is that the iPhone 11 series, which was previously rumored to be released, can still be upgraded to iOS 27 this time. But iPad, Apple Watch and Mac are not so lucky, especially macOS 27 has officially entered the Apple Silicon-only era, and Intel Mac has really been completely abandoned this time.

iOS 27 does not kill the iPhone 11, and the old phone can still fight for another year in 2019

Let’s first look at the iPhone that most people are concerned about. iOS 27 this time supports iPhone 11 and subsequent models, which means that the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max released in 2019 are still on the upgrade list, which is quite surprising.

I still have to remind you that being able to upgrade to iOS 27 does not mean that every new feature will be available, especially the latest Apple Intelligence, which is only available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent models.

iPadOS 27 begins to clear out several old iPad models

The iPad is not as good as the iPhone. This time, it no longer supports several old iPad models, including the iPad mini 5th generation, iPad 8th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation, and the 1st generation 11-inch iPad Pro.

In addition, just like iOS 27, iPadOS 27’s Apple Intelligence-related functions will also have hardware thresholds.

watchOS 27 has the most cuts, Series 8 and the first-generation Ultra are not in the support list

The most impressive thing about this change may be the Apple Watch. Apple Watch SE 2nd generation, Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra are not on the watchOS 27 support list. Unexpectedly, the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra is also not supported. After all, it is a high-end model launched in 2022, and it was not positioned as an entry-level product at that time. More generations of system upgrade opportunities should be given.

macOS 27 officially bids farewell to Intel Mac, Apple Silicon becomes the lowest threshold

Not surprisingly, this time macOS 27 officially enters the era of only supporting Apple Silicon Macs, and Intel Macs can no longer upgrade to the new version of macOS.

At present, Apple has opened a developer beta version of the new system. The public beta version is expected to be launched in July, and the official version will mostly fall around September, which is around the time the new generation iPhone is released.

Source: KOCPC Chinese