If you have this iPhone model, you will no longer be able to run 1 critical update — and that’s a big problem

Apple's latest software update might be frustratingly inconvenient but unfortunately, it’s also necessary.
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The iOS 26 Features Not Coming to Older iPhones

iPhone SE (2nd generation and 3rd generation) If you’re using an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, you won’t be able to update from iOS 18 to iOS 26, as those devices have been dropped from the ...
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iPhone XS, iPhone XR probably won't have iOS 26 support

While most iPhones that currently support iOS 18 will be able to use iOS 26, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR are probably going to get cut from the compatibility list. When Apple releases a new ...