iOS 27 will come next week, following iPhones will not be supported

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 at its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and reports suggest that several older iPhones may not make the cut for the new software.

In Short

• Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8
• Developer beta is expected to arrive on June 8, with public beta in July
• Older unsupported iPhones may still get iOS 26 security updates for years

Apple is just days away from unveiling iOS 27 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, and a new report suggests that several older iPhones may be reaching the end of the software update road. The company is expected to announce the next-generation iPhone operating system during the WWDC keynote on June 8, where it will also introduce iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and other software updates.

And, as happens almost every year with the launch of a new operating system, Apple is expected to drop support for some older devices. This year could be no different. According to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, iOS 27 is likely to support only the iPhone 12 series and newer models. If the information turns out to be accurate, Apple will drop support for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and the second-generation iPhone SE. These devices were launched between 2019 and 2020 and have already received several years of major iOS updates.

iOS 27 supported iPhones

Based on the leak, iOS 27 will continue to support the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series, along with the recently launched iPhone 17 lineup and the third-generation iPhone SE. Users of unsupported devices are still expected to receive security updates for iOS 26 for some time, even though they will miss out on new features introduced with iOS 27.

While Apple has not officially confirmed the compatibility list, the move would follow the company's usual pattern of dropping support for older hardware as newer software becomes more demanding. Some older iPad models may also lose support with iPadOS 27, though details remain unclear. On the Mac side, Apple has already confirmed that macOS 27 will mark the end of support for Intel-powered Macs.

What will iOS 27 bring?

Beyond compatibility changes, iOS 27 is expected to focus heavily on refining Apple's AI ambitions. Reports suggest the update could bring a dedicated Siri experience that behaves more like ChatGPT, allowing users to have more natural conversations and complete complex tasks through voice commands. Apple is also said to be working on deeper AI integration across system apps, including Camera, Photos, Wallet and Shortcuts.

The company is reportedly testing AI-powered photo editing tools, natural-language shortcut creation and smarter writing assistance features. Some of these additions may be announced at WWDC.

The Camera app could receive one of its biggest upgrades in years, with reports suggesting a new Siri-powered camera mode and more customisation options for professional users. The Photos app may also gain AI tools capable of extending image backgrounds, reframing photos and performing edits using simple text commands. Apple's Wallet app is reportedly getting new pass-creation tools and AI-powered bill-splitting features.

However, not every rumoured feature may arrive immediately. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has compared iOS 27 to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, suggesting Apple may prioritise stability, performance improvements and bug fixes over dramatic visual changes. Reports indicate Apple is focusing on making iOS faster, more efficient and more reliable while continuing to build out Apple Intelligence capabilities.

Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote kicks off on June 8. The first developer beta of iOS 27 is expected to be released shortly after the announcement, while a public beta will likely arrive in July. The final version of iOS 27 is expected to roll out globally in September alongside the next generation of iPhones.

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