Apple has kept the iOS 27 eligibility for iPhone models unchanged. However, not all eligible models will get the new AI features.
Here's the list of devices that will receive the iOS 27 update
Apple held its annual developers conference on Monday. During the keynote presentation of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the new iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27), and iPadOS 27 for its devices, bringing redesigned app icons and new AI-powered features. On top of this, the first developer beta version of iOS 27 has also started rolling out, providing an opportunity to developers to test out the OS before it is released to a wider user base. Along with this, the company has also released the list of iPhone, iPad, and Mac models that will be eligible to receive the latest update OS versions.
Interestingly, all the iPhone models that were eligible to receive the iOS 26 update are part of the list of devices compatible with running the latest iOS 27 version. This means that the iPhone 11 series, which was launched about six and a half years ago, in September 2019, can run the new iOS 27 update, with the updated Liquid Glass design.
Apple said that the older iPhone models will be able to run the new OS version smoothly with the help of the new CPU Scheduler, which helps the software prioritise tasks. However, models older than the iPhone 15 Pro series will not receive the new Apple Intelligence features, the same as the last iOS 26 update.
On the other hand, Apple has dropped some devices from the list of compatible devices that will receive the iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate updates. For example, iPadOS 27 will not be rolled out to iPad Pro 12.9-inch third-generation and older models, iPad Mini fifth-generation and older models, and iPad eighth-generation and older models.
Meanwhile, all Apple Silicon-powered MacBook Air and Pro models, starting with the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, will receive the macOS Golden Gate upgrade. The tech giant has officially confirmed that all Mac models, which were launched before 2020 and are powered by Intel processors, will get upgraded to the latest OS version.
Here, we have prepared a list of compatible devices that are eligible to receive the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 updates. You can check the list to figure out whether your device will be upgraded or not.
| Compatible Devices | |
|---|---|
| iOS 27 | |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 17 Pro | |
| iPhone Air | |
| iPhone 17 | |
| iPhone 17e | |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 16 Pro | |
| iPhone 16 | |
| iPhone 16e | |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 15 Pro | |
| iPhone 15 Plus | |
| iPhone 15 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 14 Pro | |
| iPhone 14 Plus | |
| iPhone 14 | |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 13 Pro | |
| iPhone 13 | |
| iPhone 13 mini | |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 12 Pro | |
| iPhone 12 | |
| iPhone 12 mini | |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 11 Pro | |
| iPhone 11 | |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation and later) | |
| iPadOS 27 | |
| iPad Pro (M4 and later) | |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later) | |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later) | |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later) | |
| iPad Air 11-inch (4th generation and later) | |
| iPad (A16) | |
| iPad (9th generation and later) | |
| iPad Mini (A17 Pro) | |
| iPad Mini (6th generation and later) |
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