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MacRumors reports Apple confirmed at the June 8, 2026 WWDC keynote that iOS 27 supports iPhone 11 and all models from iOS 26; Engadget live coverage echoes the same device list.

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Apple Confirms iOS 27 Support for iPhone 11 and Newer

Apple confirmed iOS 27 will support the iPhone 11 and every model compatible with iOS 26 when the update launches in September. The decision preserves software access for millions of older devices while Apple prepares broader Apple Intelligence upgrades.

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Apple confirms iOS 27 supports iPhone 11 and all newer models, matching iOS 26 exactly. The announcement came at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with release set for September. This keeps older devices supported without dropping any from last year’s list. Broader Apple Intelligence upgrades are also expected.

Apple confirmed during its WWDC 2026 keynote that iOS 27 will support the iPhone 11 and all of the same iPhone models as iOS 26.

iOS 27 arrives with unchanged device compatibility. The update will be compatible with iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple is also expected to introduce broader Apple Intelligence upgrades that could bring smarter capabilities to apps across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Support also extends to iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone SE (3rd generation).
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Apple made the announcement on Monday, June 8, 2026. The software is scheduled to arrive in September.
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Broader Apple Intelligence upgrades are expected. Apple is also expected to introduce broader Apple Intelligence upgrades that could bring smarter capabilities to apps across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Details on those upgrades were not disclosed during the compatibility reveal. Coverage of the full keynote continues at MacRumors.
By keeping the same supported devices as iOS 26, Apple avoids dropping any models from the previous year's lineup.
The compatibility list matches the prior version exactly. By keeping the same supported devices as iOS 26, Apple avoids dropping any models from the previous year's lineup. This decision maintains access for owners of devices dating back to the 2019 iPhone 11 series through the latest 2026 models.
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