Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, and early rumors suggest the update may no longer support four older iPhone models. The list reportedly includes the iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE (2nd generation).
The claim comes from a recent leak shared by Weibo account Instant Digital, which posted what it said was a full list of iPhones compatible with iOS 27. If accurate, the update would require an iPhone 12 or later, while the iPhone SE 3 would remain the oldest SE model supported.
What the leak suggests
The missing devices are notable because all four can still run iOS 26. That means Apple could again trim support for several models at once, continuing a pattern that has affected older devices in recent major releases.
Last year, Apple reportedly left out the iPhone XS generation from its newest software line. If the iOS 27 rumor is correct, it would mark the second consecutive year that a major iPhone update excludes multiple older models.
What support would look like after iOS 27 arrives
Apple is expected to keep releasing iOS 26 updates after iOS 27 launches, but those updates would likely focus on bug fixes and security improvements. That would leave older iPhones on a maintenance track rather than the main feature release path.
The leak also matters because several headline iOS 27 features are rumored to revolve around Apple Intelligence. Since Apple Intelligence requires iPhone 15 Pro or later, compatibility with the new operating system would not guarantee access to every major feature.
Why older iPhones could miss out on more than the update itself
Even devices that keep iOS support may still face feature limits if Apple ties new tools to newer hardware. That has become especially relevant as Apple adds more AI-driven capabilities to its software lineup.
For users still relying on the iPhone 11 series or the second-generation iPhone SE, the key question is not only whether the phone can install iOS 27, but also how much of the new experience it can actually use.
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