{"id":1296134,"date":"2025-06-09T18:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296134"},"modified":"2025-06-09T18:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:49:55","slug":"ios-26-update-these-iphones-macbooks-may-not-get-ios-26-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/ios-26-update-these-iphones-macbooks-may-not-get-ios-26-update\/","title":{"rendered":"iOS 26 Update: These iPhones, MacBooks May Not Get iOS 26 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple is all set to host its highly anticipated <strong>Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025<\/strong>, kicking off on <strong>June 9<\/strong>. The keynote will begin at <strong>10:00 AM PT (10:30 PM IST)<\/strong> and will feature major announcements, especially around <strong>iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26<\/strong>. But while new software updates are exciting, they also raise the question\u2014<strong>will your Apple device be left behind?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-1024x551.png\" alt=\"iOS 26 Update: These iPhones, MacBooks May Not Get iOS 26 Update\" class=\"wp-image-1296141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-6.18.23\u202fPM-2048x1101.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhones That May Not Get iOS 26<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to leaks and early reports, <strong>Apple might drop support for the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/other\/ios-26-update-these-iphones-may-not-support-apple-s-upcoming-software\/ar-AA1G7nkN\"><strong>following iPhone models<\/strong>:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhone XR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPhone XS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPhone XS Max<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though these devices have had a good run since their launch in 2018, Apple appears ready to sunset support as newer models with more powerful chipsets take center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPads and Macs May Also Be Affected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just iPhones, but other Apple devices are also <strong>rumored to miss out<\/strong> on the 2025 software updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPads likely to lose iPadOS 26 support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPad (7th Generation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Macs that may not support macOS 26:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2020 MacBook Air (Intel version)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2018 MacBook Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2018 Mac mini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2017 iMac Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple seems to be further phasing out Intel-based Macs, in favor of its in-house M-series silicon lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even Supported Devices Might Not Get All Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because a device can install the new OS doesn\u2019t mean it will get all features. For instance, <strong>AI-driven tools under &#8220;Apple Intelligence&#8221;<\/strong> might remain exclusive to newer models with advanced chipsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This selective rollout has become common, with older devices often limited to security updates and core UI changes, but <strong>missing out on flagship features like AI assistants, Live Voicemail, or real-time transcriptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where and When to Watch WWDC 2025 Live<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple fans can <strong>watch the keynote live<\/strong> on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/apple.com\">Apple.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Developer App<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Developer Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple TV App<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple\u2019s official <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Apple\">YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WWDC 2025 keynote timings across key regions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India: <strong>10:30 PM IST<\/strong> (June 9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USA (New York): 1:00 PM EDT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK: 6:00 PM BST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubai: 9:00 PM GST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Expect From WWDC 2025?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect announcements around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iOS 26 with improved AI features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPadOS 26 enhancements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>macOS 26 refinements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly more insight into <strong>Apple&#8217;s AI roadmap<\/strong>, with some experts calling this an \u201cAI branding year\u201d rather than a breakthrough year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates to watchOS, tvOS, and Vision Pro software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple may also use the opportunity to <strong>unveil developer tools, UI updates, and AI integrations<\/strong> that span across its ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is all set to host its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, kicking off on June 9. 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