Apple's iOS 26 preview page omits the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max from the list of supported devices. That tracks with previous rumors that the trio of phones would not be compatible with iOS 26. All three models debuted in 2018, meaning that they will turn seven years old in September.

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.

Phone XR and XS handsets are equipped with Apple's A12 Bionic chipset, while the 7th generation iPad (2019) carries an A10 Fusion chip.

Apple launched iOS 26 with a redesigned interface and new features. Unfortunately, support for iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max has been discontinued, while newer models remain compatible with the latest updates.

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iOS 26 is official. During the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple unveiled its new operating system for iPhone devices.

The full version of iOS 19/iOS 26 will launch in September, but you won’t have to wait until then to try the new software out. Apple’s developer beta and public beta will be running throughout the summer months, so if you want to try out the new features before they are released to the general public you can do so.

APPLE is just days away from unveiling its next big software update and suite of new features. But there are three popular iPhone models that may not be eligible for the free upgrade. iOS 26 will