{"id":430945,"date":"2026-06-17T01:15:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wwdc-2026-apple-reveals-devices-eligible-for-ios-27-ipados-27-macos-27-golden-gate-and-watchos-27-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T01:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:50:58","slug":"wwdc-2026-apple-reveals-devices-eligible-for-ios-27-ipados-27-macos-27-golden-gate-and-watchos-27-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wwdc-2026-apple-reveals-devices-eligible-for-ios-27-ipados-27-macos-27-golden-gate-and-watchos-27-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"WWDC 2026: Apple reveals devices eligible for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate and watchOS 27 – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled its next-generation software lineup<\/a>, including iOS 27<\/a>, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate and watchOS 27. While the updates introduce the new Liquid Glass design language and expanded AI capabilities, Apple also confirmed which devices will receive the latest software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notably, iOS 27 continues support for the iPhone 11 series, meaning every iPhone capable of running iOS 26 will also be eligible for the new update.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPhones eligible for iOS 27<\/h2>\n

iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The iPhone 11 lineup, launched in 2019, remains supported. However, advanced Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, will be restricted to newer hardware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBooks eligible for macOS 27 Golden Gate<\/h2>\n

Apple<\/a> is ending major macOS support for Intel-based MacBooks. macOS 27 Golden Gate will only be available on Apple Silicon-powered Macs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M5 (13-inch, 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M5 (15-inch, 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M4 (13-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M4 (15-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M3 (13-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M3 (15-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M2 (13-inch, 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Air M2 (15-inch, 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M5\/M5 Pro\/M5 Max (14-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M5 Pro\/M5 Max (16-inch, 2024)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M3\/M3 Pro\/M3 Max (14-inch, 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M3 Pro\/M3 Max (16-inch, 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M1 Pro\/M1 Max (14-inch, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Pro M1 Pro\/M1 Max (16-inch, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All Intel-powered MacBooks released before the M1 generation will not receive macOS 27.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPads eligible for iPadOS 27<\/h2>\n

iPad Pro 11-inch (2020)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2018)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad mini (5th generation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad Air (3rd generation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Also Read<\/strong> | Apple isn’t doing \u2018AI for the sake of AI\u2019, wants to give users ‘superpowers’<\/a><\/div>\n
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Apple Watches eligible for watchOS 27<\/h2>\n

Apple Watch Series 11<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Watch Series 6 and older<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple also confirmed that watchOS 27 requires an iPhone 11 or newer running iOS 27<\/a> for pairing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Siri AI device requirements<\/h2>\n

One of the headline announcements at WWDC 2026<\/a> was the next-generation Siri AI. However, the feature will be limited to select high-end devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Platform eligible devices<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPhone iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPad M4-powered iPads and newer with at least 12GB unified memory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mac M3-powered Macs and newer with at least 12GB unified memory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro (M5)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The move highlights Apple’s growing focus on on-device AI processing, with many older devices continuing to receive software updates but missing out on the most advanced artificial intelligence features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Also Read<\/strong> | WWDC 2026: Apple redesigns iPhone parental controls<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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