iOS 27 KEEPS ALL IPHONES, DROPS FEW IPADS

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ

TUE, JUN 9, 2026

■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE

Apple's iOS 27 will support all current iPhone models, marking a generous compatibility window. iPadOS 27 drops support for only a select few iPad models.

Apple typically narrows device support with major OS releases, but iOS 27 breaks from that pattern by maintaining compatibility across its entire iPhone lineup. This means users with older iPhones won't face forced upgrades to access the latest software. IPadOS 27 takes a slightly different approach, discontinuing support for a limited number of iPad models. The exact devices affected remain to be detailed, though Apple's historical practice suggests primarily older generations will be dropped. The decision to maintain broad iPhone compatibility signals Apple's focus on providing longer software lifecycles for its most popular device. For users holding onto older iPhones, iOS 27 represents an opportunity to access new features without purchasing new hardware. Apple has not yet announced an official release date for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.

■ SOURCES

► Ars Technica

■ SUMMARY WRITTEN BY AI FROM THE LINKS ABOVE

■ MORE FROM THE HARDWARE DESK

P747GAMING HANDHELD PCS: PRICES HIGH, STOCK UNCERTAIN

Gaming handheld PC prices have reached unprecedented levels due to memory chip shortages, inflation, and tariffs. Experts cannot predict when costs will decline.

2H AGO— Industry Desk

P736DJI AND INSTA360 TRADE PATENT LAWSUITS OVER VLOGGING CAMERAS

DJI and Insta360 are engaged in mutual patent litigation over their competing vlogging camera products. The companies are suing and counter-suing each other in what appears to be a dispute over camera technology and design patents.

4H AGO— Industry Desk

P726NOTHING CEO WARNS PHONE PRICES WILL KEEP RISING

Nothing's CEO Carl Pei says now is the time to buy a smartphone, as memory costs continue to surge. The company has already felt the impact on its mid-range Phone 4A.

5H AGO— Industry Desk

P691INFINEON OPENS €5B GERMAN CHIP FACTORY

Infineon Technologies will inaugurate a €5 billion chip factory in Germany on July 2, marking its largest single investment. The facility, backed by EU subsidies, supports Europe's push to increase domestic semiconductor production.

14H AGO— Industry Desk

◄ BACK TO NEWS

iOS 27 KEEPS ALL IPHONES, DROPS FEW IPADS

■ MORE FROM THE HARDWARE DESK

■ SUBSCRIBE TO THE DAILY BRIEF