Apple is preparing to unveil new software updates as part of the classic WWDC (World Developers Conference) it organizes every year. While Apple users are keeping an eye out for the iOS 27 version that will be introduced at this event, it is a matter of great curiosity which smartphones will receive this update and which will remain in the old version.

Looking at the latest leaked information and the company’s past update policies, it becomes largely clear which models will and will not receive iOS 27. While the new version aims to offer deep system optimizations and advanced artificial intelligence integration, on the other hand, it means the end of the road for some popular iPhone models.

• The iOS 27 update indicates that the support period for the iPhone 11 family and iPhone SE (2nd Generation), one of Apple’s best-selling series, has ended.

• The update list includes a wide range of devices, starting from the iPhone 12 series to the latest flagship models.

• The new operating system version focuses on battery efficiency, system purity and advanced artificial intelligence-focused Siri features rather than radical design changes.

All iPhone Models That Will Receive iOS 27 Update

Apple continues its tradition of providing long-term software support this year. The iPhone 12 series, released in 2020, still remains current after 6 years, according to leaks. The stable structure and system optimizations of the new version are a lifeline for many devices with powerful hardware.

Here are the iPhone models that are certain to receive the iOS 27 update:

iPhone 17 and 16 Series

• iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air

• iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 15 and 14 Series

• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max

• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 13, 12 and SE Series

• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 small, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max

• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 small, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max

• iPhone SE (3rd Generation)

Farewell to Popular Models: Devices That Will Not Receive iOS 27

As with every new iOS version, some older generation devices are excluded from the list due to increasing hardware needs and developing artificial intelligence features. The most notable loss in this year’s update wave is the iPhone 11 series, which is still actively used by millions of people around the world. These models, which have the A13 Bionic processor, are now having difficulty meeting Apple’s new generation ecosystem needs.

The models that will be deprived of iOS 27 support are listed as follows:

• iPhone 11

• iPhone 11 Pro

• iPhone 11 Pro Max

• iPhone SE (2nd Generation – 2020)

The latest stable updates of the iOS 26 series for these devices mark the end of the journey. Although security patches may continue for a while, users cannot benefit from new interface features.

What Does iOS 27 Offer to Users?

It is stated that Apple focused on performance and infrastructure improvements rather than visuals in this version. Sources state that old codes in the system have been cleaned and background processes have been rewritten. In this way, the load on the processor is reduced and it is assumed that the battery life of the devices will increase by 1 to 2 hours in daily use.

Additionally, Apple Intelligence integration goes even deeper. The renewed Siri now has the ability to directly analyze the content on the screen, perform complex tasks between applications and connect with a much more natural language structure. Other noteworthy innovations include artificial intelligence-supported framing and expansion tools in the Photos application and smart tab groupings in Safari.