iOS 27 drops support for older iPhones and revamps Siri ahead of September launch

Apple’s next major software update, iOS 27, will bring big changes to Siri and device compatibility. The company will announce the new system at its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8. Older iPhones and some Macs will lose support as Apple shifts focus to newer hardware.

iOS 27 will introduce a redesigned Siri experience. The voice assistant will now appear within the Dynamic Island, offering personalised features. Users will also get a standalone Siri app, allowing text or voice commands and access to past conversations.

The update will only work on iPhones 12 and later. This means the iPhone 11 series, including the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE, will no longer receive major updates. These devices will still get security patches for iOS 26. iOS 27 is set for a September release after beta testing. Users with compatible iPhones will be able to download it once testing completes. On macOS, the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, 2020 iMac, and 2019 Mac Pro will no longer support macOS 26. The update, named Tahoe, will be the last major version for Intel-based Macs. These models will still receive security updates for the next three years.

The changes mark a clear shift toward newer Apple hardware. Older iPhones and Intel Macs will see limited future updates, while Siri gains a more central role in iOS. Users with supported devices can expect the update in September following the June announcement.