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Apple's iOS 27 rollout marks a significant shift in support eligibility, dropping the iPhone 11 series and 2nd-gen SE while extending compatibility to the iPhone 12 Pro Max and later models. This strategic move aligns the OS versioning with calendar years, effectively ending software support for older hardware despite the brand's strong resale value. For the tech community, this highlights the accelerating pace of hardware obsolescence and the narrowing window for upgrading legacy devices to the latest operating system.

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Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don't)

ZDNetJune 8, 20264 min read

Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple is holding WWDC 2026 this week, and we saw some interesting upgrades coming to iOS 27 this fall. The latest software update is only available in developer beta, with a public beta set to come out in the next month or two, and the general release likely happening in September. While public betas give enthusiasts and everyday users…

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