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Every iPhone model compatible with iOS 26 (and which ones don't support the update)


Here's a list of iPhones that support the next iOS update - and when you can use it yourself.

The general release will have ironed out most of these bugs and problems using the user feedback gathered during the beta phase, delivering software that isn't as prone to issues. Show more A software beta is an early preview of an application or operating system, released to a select group of developers or users to gather feedback and uncover bugs under real-world conditions. Show more The Apple brand is strong and holds significant resale value, so you can always sell your older iPhone and disclose that it's no longer supported for software updates.

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