Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Apple is holding WWDC 2026 this week, and we saw some interesting upgrades coming to iOS 27 this fall. The latest software update is only available in developer beta, with a public beta set to come out in the next month or two, and the general release likely happening in September. Also: Apple WWDC live blog 2026: Live updates on iOS 27, Siri, Tim Cook, and moreWhile public betas give enthusiasts and everyday users a way to test the latest iteration of Apple's software, it's almost always best for iPhone users to wait for the stable release of iOS.If you're an iPhone user, you may be wondering if your phone will get iOS 27 when it becomes available. We've confirmed which iPhone models will be compatible with iOS 27, and which ones will not. According to Apple, the following iPhone models can upgrade to iOS 27 developer beta starting today:iPhone 17iPhone 17 AiriPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 16eiPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro MaxiPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (3rd generation or later)iPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxNotably, the iPhone X lineup and 2nd-generation SE models are not on the list.
Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don't)
Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.













