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Apple Says iOS 27 Will Run on All iPhones That Support iOS 26
Apple announced that every iPhone capable of running iOS 26 will also support iOS 27. The decision reverses earlier expectations that four older models would lose software updates.
Jun 8, 3:00 PM·1m read1 source
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Apple announced that every iPhone able to run iOS 26 will also receive iOS 27. The statement contradicts prior reports that four models would lose support. The four models previously expected to be dropped are the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and the second-generation iPhone SE. Users of these devices will continue to receive the newest operating system.
Intelligence functions remain limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max because of processor requirements. Earlier iPhone models will run iOS 27 but will not gain access to those features.
Update iOS 27 will add a slider that lets users adjust the transparency of the Liquid Glass design introduced in iOS 26. The control ranges from fully transparent to nearly opaque. The change addresses user complaints about the earlier interface. Because every iOS 26-compatible phone will receive iOS 27, the adjustment will be available across the supported lineup.
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