The full list of devices that support Apple’s new OS 27

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Apple announced new versions of its operating systems at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026. The new versions mainly focus on AI features and overall system improvements.

Find out if your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro are compatible with the latest version of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, HomePod Software version 27, and visionOS 27.

Apple devices run OS 27
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Note that even if your device is compatible, this does not mean that it will get all the new features that come with the new software. For example, the most powerful version of Siri AI is only supported on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro; it doesn’t even include the base iPhone 17, which was released in September last year.

iPhones are compatible with iOS 27

All iPhone models that support iOS 26 will receive the new iOS 27 update. This means that if you have an iPhone 11 or later, you’re covered. Here is the complete list:

  • iPhone SE (second generation)
  • iPhone SE (third generation)
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 17
  • iPhone 17e
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • iPhone Air

iPads are compatible with iPadOS 27

Unlike iOS 27, iPadOS 27 drops support for five older iPad models, namely iPad mini (5th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (first generation), and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third generation).

Here’s the full list of iPad models you can update to iPadOS 27:

  • iPad (with A16 chip)
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (with A17 Pro chip)
  • iPad Air 10.9-inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Air 10.9-inch (5th generation with M1 chip)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (with M2 chip)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (with M3 chip)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (with M4 chip)
  • iPad Air 13-inch (with M2 chip)
  • iPad Air 13-inch (with M3 chip)
  • iPad Air 13-inch (with M4 chip)
  • iPad Pro 11‑inch (second generation)
  • iPad Pro 11‑inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (with M4 chip)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (with M5 chip)
  • iPad Pro 13-inch (with M4 chip)
  • iPad Pro 13-inch (with M5 chip)

Mac models are compatible with macOS 27

macOS 27 Golden Gate supports the following Mac desktops, iMac, and MacBook models:

  • MacBook Neo (2026)
  • MacBook Air (all sizes) with an Apple silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5)
  • MacBook Pro (all sizes) with an Apple silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, and their Max and Pro variants)
  • An iMac with an Apple silicon chip (M1, M3, or M4)
  • A Mac mini with an Apple silicon chip (M1, M2, M2 Pro, M4, or M4 Pro)
  • Mac Studio with an Apple silicon chip (M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M3 Ultra, or M4 Max)
  • Mac Pro with Apple silicon chip (M2 Ultra chip)

Apple Watch models are compatible with watchOS 27

watchOS 27 drops support for the Apple Watch SE 2, Series 6, 7, and 8, and the original Apple Watch Ultra.

Here is the list of watchOS 27 supported models:

  • Apple Watch SE 3
  • Apple Watch Series 9
  • Apple Watch Series 10
  • Apple Watch Series 11
  • Apple Watch Ultra 2
  • Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple TV models are compatible with tvOS 27

After years of supporting older hardware, tvOS 27 finally drops the Apple TV HD, released in 2015, and the first generation of Apple TV 4K, released in 2017. So in all, tvOS 27 supports the following:

  • Apple TV 4K second generation (2021)
  • Apple TV 4K third generation (2022)

HomePods support version 27

All HomePod models, including the first one released 8 years back in 2018, support HomePod Software version 27. In context, the first HomePod has an Apple A8 chip – the same chip that powers the iPhone 6 and Apple TV HD (which, by the way, no longer supports tvOS 27).

These HomePods support software version 27:

  • HomePod (original)
  • HomePod mini
  • HomePod 2 (released in 2023)

HomePod software version 27 adds support for AutoMix.

Vision Pro models support visionOS 27

There are just two models of the Apple Vision Pro: one with the M2 chip, released in February 2024, and the other, an updated version with the M5 chip, released in October 2025. Both models support visionOS 27.

Also, check out: How to install iOS 27 on your iPhone or iPad

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