Apple is set to unveil iOS 26 during the WWDC 2025 keynote tonight at 10:30 PM IST, and many iPhone users are eager to know if their devices will support the upcoming software update.
According to leaks and insider reports, Apple may be ending software support for older iPhones as it shifts toward more advanced hardware and AI-integrated features.
iPhones expected to support iOS 26
Based on current reports, iOS 26 will be available for the following iPhone models:
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 series: 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer)
- Upcoming iPhone 17 models
Apple devices that may lose support
iPhones older than the iPhone 11 series are likely to lose support for iOS 26. This could include models like the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and earlier versions, which may no longer receive feature updates or security patches once iOS 26 rolls out.
Apple is expected to announce the developer beta of iOS 26 immediately after the keynote, with a public beta in July and the final release likely in September 2025.
If your iPhone is on the compatibility list, you’ll be among the first to explore Apple’s redesigned “Solarium” interface and other new features.