Apple has confirmed that iOS 27, its next major software update for the iPhone, will become available to the public on September 14. The announcement came alongside the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9. According to the company, the new operating system brings artificial intelligence tools, a refreshed visual design, and improvements to security and overall performance.
Not every iPhone owner will be able to install the update, however, and access to Apple’s AI-powered features—known as Apple Intelligence—will be even more limited, generally requiring newer hardware with more powerful chips.
Apple says iOS 27 will run on a wide range of devices, starting with the newly announced iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone 18 Pro, and extending back through the iPhone 17, 16, 15, 14, and 13 lineups, including their Pro, Plus, mini, and budget “e” variants. Older models such as the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 series, in all their versions, will also be compatible, as will the second-generation iPhone SE and later SE models.
This means many users with phones several years old will still be able to update, though the newest AI capabilities will likely be reserved for more recent, more powerful devices. For the complete list of compatible models and further details, check out the original report from El Tiempo.
Source: Estos son los iPhone que serán compatibles con iOS 27, el nuevo sistema operativo de teléfonos Apple (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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