iPhone XS, iPhone XR probably won't have iOS 26 support

While most iPhones that currently support iOS 18 will be able to use iOS 26, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR are probably going to get cut from the compatibility list.iPhone XRWhen Apple releases a new operating system, the change can sometimes leave older models of hardware out in the cold. For the upcoming introduction of what is believed to be iOS 26, this could mean the loss of three items from the roster.A list of compatible devices posted to X by a private account that got everything right in 2024 claims that the next iOS operating system update will not be supported by the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR. Rumor Score:

Jun 4, 2025 - 22:50

iPhone XS, iPhone XR probably won't have iOS 26 support

While most iPhones that currently support iOS 18 will be able to use iOS 26, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR are probably going to get cut from the compatibility list.

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iPhone XR

When Apple releases a new operating system, the change can sometimes leave older models of hardware out in the cold. For the upcoming introduction of what is believed to be iOS 26, this could mean the loss of three items from the roster.

A list of compatible devices posted to X by a private account that got everything right in 2024 claims that the next iOS operating system update will not be supported by the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR.

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