The topic Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
iOS 27 is compatible with all the same iPhones as last year’s iOS 26, but almost every other software platform drops multiple devices this year. Here’s the full list of 16 products no longer supported in macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27.
Every year, Apple’s new software versions tend to drop compatibility with a handful of old devices. But for the OS 27 lineup, there’s an especially big group of dropped products—especially considering the iPhone was spared.
Macs that can’t run macOS Golden Gate, with macOS Tahoe the last supported version:
iPads that can’t run iPadOS 27, with iPadOS 26 the last supported version:
Apple Watch models that can’t run watchOS 27, with watchOS 26 the last supported version:
Apple TV models that can’t run tvOS 27, with tvOS 26 the last supported version:
Only iOS 27 and HomePod 27 support the full set of devices that were compatible with last year’s OS 26 updates.
Will Apple’s new software versions lead you to upgrade any of your devices? If not, why not? Let us know in the comments.