every time Apple Launch a new generation iOS In addition to the new features of the operating system, another thing that will attract many people’s attention is which old iPhone models will be eliminated this time. For those who are still using these iPhone People may want to replace it. This year iOS 27 will be released at WWDC 2026 in June. Although there is still about a month and a half left, someone has recently revealed that four iPhone models are expected to be excluded from iOS 27. Here is a summary for you.
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iOS 27 is rumored to obsolete 4 iPhone models! All iPhone 11 series and SE 2 may no longer be able to be upgraded
According to foreign media 9To5Mac According to reports, the source of the news this time is “Sena Digital”, a well-known whistleblower on China’s Weibo. He has released a list of iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 27. Four iPhone models that can currently run iOS 26 will be kicked off the list, namely:
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE second generation (launched in 2020)
In other words, the oldest model supported by iOS 27 will be the iPhone 12 series, while the iPhone SE can only be upgraded starting from the third generation (launched in 2022).
“Setsuna Digital” is somewhat accurate in Apple’s revelations. For example, it has previously accurately predicted the new yellow color of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, as well as the titanium Milanese watch ring of Apple Watch Ultra 2, both of which were revealed before Apple’s official announcement.
However, I would like to remind you that his past record is not always successful, and iOS 27 is still some time away from the official release, and Apple’s own internal support list may also be adjusted at the last minute, so this list is just a reference first, and ultimately you have to wait for this year’s WWDC 2026 to debut.
It’s also worth mentioning that even if your iPhone is still on the upgrade list, it doesn’t mean that all new features will be available. It is understood that the advanced features related to Apple Intelligence featured in iOS 27 will also require iPhone 15 Pro or newer models.
Based on past experience, each iPhone can be upgraded to major iOS versions 6 to 8 times. The iPhone 11 series was launched in September 2019 and shipped with iOS 13. It has been continuously upgraded since then, until iOS 26 last year, with a total of 7 versions. So if it is really eliminated in iOS 27 this time, it will be considered to be in line with the standards. The same goes for iPhone SE.
Therefore, if this news is true, people who are still using these four iPhones, even if they can continue to use them normally, are still recommended to consider changing to a new iPhone if possible. After all, we have entered the AI era, and it is better to switch to a new iPhone that can use AI functions so that you can enjoy all the functions.
Source: KOCPC Chinese