These are the iPhones that will no longer be supported by iOS 27 this year. You can read this and more in it iPhoned-news overview of this week!
Unfortunately: these iPhones cannot update to iOS 27 later this year
In 2026, iOS 27 will be the most important update for the iPhone. The new software version brings major changes to the operating system. According to rumors, Apple Intelligence functions will be coming to the Calendar and Health app for the first time. But not every iPhone can update to iOS 27.
→ These iPhones are falling off
iOS 26.2.1 is out for the iPhone – and it has a surprising upgrade
On Monday, January 26, Apple released iOS 26.2.1. This is an interim update that mainly brings minor improvements to the iPhone. With the new software version, Apple improves the security of the operating system. That’s not all, because a surprise upgrade is coming to your iPhone.
→ The surprising upgrade
Apple releases AirTag 2: longer range, louder and a lower price
For four years, Apple has changed virtually nothing about the first generation of the AirTag. That is now a thing of the past, because Apple has released the AirTag 2, which has, among other things, a new processor and a much greater range for ‘Precise Search’. But that’s not the most important improvement.
→ The most important improvement
This new WhatsApp feature is very useful (with one major drawback)
WhatsApp has a new feature that allows group members to choose whether they want to share recent chat history with a new member they’ve added. Posts shared using this feature are highlighted in a different color. However, the new feature also has a disadvantage.
→ The disadvantage
iPhone 18 Pro (Max) gets a new part – with the biggest change in 10 years
It has been a while since the iPhone 17 series was released, which is why more and more rumors are emerging about the next generation of the iPhone. In any case, the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are planned for 2026, which are reportedly getting a particularly major change.
→ This change
Google Maps vs Flitsmeister: this is the best way to navigate (or not).
At first, this may seem like an apples-to-oranges comparison. After all, Flitsmeister is mainly intended for reporting speed cameras and Google Maps for navigation. However, both apps can now do this, so on second thought a comparison between the two is not such a bad idea.
→ This is the best
watchOS 26.2.1 is out – with this important Apple Watch feature
Apple recently released watchOS 26.2.1, a new software update for the Apple Watch. In addition to bug fixes, the update to watchOS 26.2.1 also brings a number of new functions to your Apple Watch. We introduce you to the most important Apple Watch feature of this update.
→ This is the function
Be careful: this prevents your iPhone from sending your exact location with photos
The iPhone’s camera has gotten better and better in recent years. With the latest iPhones you can take photos and videos of the highest quality. You can then easily share this via Messages, WhatsApp or AirDrop, for example, but that is not always wise. Your iPhone also sends your exact location with these photos and videos.
→ This is how you prevent it
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