Apple has surprised millions of users by extending iOS 27 support to every iPhone currently running iOS 26, keeping the iPhone 11 series alive for another year while introducing major AI upgrades, performance improvements, and a refined user experience.
The tech giant officially unveiled iOS 27 during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 keynote, ending weeks of speculation about which devices would make the cut. Many industry watchers had expected the company to drop support for the iPhone 11 range, but Apple instead confirmed that the upcoming software update will remain compatible with all iPhones supported by iOS 26.