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Every iPhone Model that Can Be Updated to Apple's iOS 26 (and Which Ones Can't)
Apple revealed the list of devices compatible with iOS 26 during its WWDC 2025 event held from June 9 to June 13.
This update drops support for iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, all of which reached seven years of age this September and receive only security patches now.
IOS 26 introduces a redesigned interface and new features but will require newer hardware for some capabilities like Apple Intelligence and AI battery management.
The public beta launch in July will offer a preview with potential bugs before the full iOS 26 release this fall alongside new iPhone 17 models.
This transition suggests users with unsupported phones must wait for future devices like the iPhone 17 series to access the latest iOS features and capabilities.
The arrival of iOS 26 has brought with it a breath of fresh air for iPhone users. Officially introduced on yesterday’s WWDC 2025, this new operating system introduces the most ambitious visual redesign since iOS 7, but also makes Apple Intelligence even more capable. But as every year, the big question you can be asking yourself is whether your iPhone will be compatible with iOS 26. Well, Apple has cleared the doubt with the official list of com…