Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products
Key Points:
- iOS 27 maintains compatibility with the same iPhone models supported by iOS 26, unlike other Apple software platforms that drop multiple older devices this year.
- macOS Golden Gate drops support for several Macs, including the 13-inch 2020 MacBook Pro (four Thunderbolt 3 ports), 16-inch 2019 MacBook Pro, 2020 iMac, and 2019 Mac Pro.
- iPadOS 27 no longer supports iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen), iPad (8th gen), iPad mini 5, and iPad Air 3.
- watchOS 27 drops compatibility with Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, Series 7, Series 6, and the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE.
- tvOS 27 no longer supports the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) and Apple TV HD models, while HomePod 27 continues to support all previously compatible devices.