Apple leaves four iPhone models out of iOS 27, says leak

Apple plans to discontinue support for four iPhone models in iOS 27, according to rumors circulated by industry insiders. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and second-generation iPhone SE will be left out of the next version of the operating system.

The system will be presented on June 8 at WWDC. The change represents the second year in a row that the company has stopped offering compatibility for older generations of devices, after discarding the iPhone XS line in the previous cycle.

Modelos discontinued in iOS 27

Segundo informant Instant Digital of Weibo, iOS 27 will require iPhone 12 or later to function. The full list of out-of-support devices includes:

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (second generation)

The change mainly affects users of the iPhone 11, which was launched in 2019. The second-generation iPhone SE, an entry-level model launched in 2020, also loses compatibility. Para continues to receive updates for the new system, owners of these devices will need to upgrade to iPhone 12 or later, or use the third generation iPhone SE or newer models.

Mudança on annual update strategy

Apple has a variable version compatibility history. In some years it maintains broad support for old devices, in others it takes different models out of circulation. Este exclusion pattern two years in a row signals possible tightening of company policy.

The iPhone XS was discontinued in the previous update. Agora, the entire iPhone 11 line, except Pro models, follows the same path. Analistas point out that processing requirements for artificial intelligence and increasingly demanding software functionalities are putting pressure on Apple to push technical limits.

Suporte rolling to iOS 26

Usuários of iPhone 11 and models compatible with iOS 26 will not be completely helpless. Apple will continue to release security updates and bug fixes for iOS 26 after the release of iOS 27, keeping older devices safe from vulnerabilities.

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iOS 26 updates will be limited to security improvements and bug fixes. Nenhuma new functionality will be added to devices that do not support iOS 27. Proprietários on older iPhones will only have maintenance patches, without access to new system features.

Inteligência Artificial and technical requirements

Muitos iOS 27’s key features involve Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative AI platform. Essa functionality requires A17 Pro chipset or higher, only available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and later models.

Significa that even devices with confirmed compatibility for iOS 27, such as the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, may not access all the announced artificial intelligence features. The Apple should offer a split operating system, where iOS 27 works on more devices, but the full experience is reserved for recent premium models.

The strategy further fragments the user base between those with access to AI capabilities and those without. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, despite having A15 Bionic chipset, should also be limited in terms of next-generation artificial intelligence features.

Impacto on iPhone 11 owners

Usuários of iPhone 11 represents a significant portion of the global Apple installed base. The model was launched in 2019 and has sold millions of units to date. Tirar support means forcing upgrades for significantly more expensive devices.

The iPhone 11 still works perfectly for most everyday tasks. Chamadas, messaging, social networking, web browsing and basic photography run smoothly on iOS 26. Remover compatibility with new system will frustrate users who don’t want to spend money on new device.