iOS 26, iPados 26, MacOS 26, TVOS 26 and Watchos 26 add numerous new options and possibilities to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Unfortunately, some new functions do not work on older devices. This means that certain possibilities lose weight if, for example, you have an older iPhone or Mac.
This has to do with the specifications of the device. Some functions require a more powerful chip or an Apple Silicon processor in the Mac. We list these and more functions that you must miss on some devices below.
Support iOS 26 iPados 26 Functions
In this article we list all the new functions of iOS 26 and iPados 26, unfortunately not all devices support these new possibilities. In addition, there are also regional restrictions. Below an overview:
iOS 26
- iPhone 16 (Plus), iPhone 16 Pro (Max), iPhone 16th: You can use all new functions, including Apple Intelligence
- iPhone 15 Pro (Max): You can use all new functions, including Apple Intelligence
- iPhone 15 (Plus), iPhone 14 (Pro),, ” iPhone 12 (Pro), iPhone 13 (Pro),, ” iPhone se 3rd generation: You can use all new functions, except: Apple Intelligence (including new AI functions in apps such as Apple Intelligence in Siri assignments, suggestions for backgrounds in Messages, etc.)
- iPhone 11 (Pro): You can use all new functions, except the above and; 3D effect for backgrounds and photos
iPados 26
- 13-inch iPad Pro (7th generation M4), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation M2 and 5th generation M1),, ” 11-inch iPad Pro (5th generation M4, 4th generation M2, 3rd generation M1),, ” 13-inch iPad Air (6th generation M2), 11-inch iPad Air (6th generation M2),, ” iPad Air (5th generation M1),, ” iPad Mini (7th generation with A17 Pro): You can use all new functions, including Apple Intelligence
- iPad (11th generation with A16),, ” iPad Mini (6th generation): You can use all new functions, except Apple Intelligence
- iPad Air (3rd generation and 4th generation), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 3rd generation),, “ 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 1st generation), iPad Mini (5th generation), iPad (10th, 9th and 8th generation): You can use all new functions, except the above and; 3D effect for backgrounds and photos
Regional limitations
Some functions are not available in Dutch or in the Netherlands and Belgium. Below an overview:
- Screening telephone calls: collects information about the caller, so that you can determine on that basis whether or not you record (not available in Dutch)
- If you are on hold, Hold Assist will let you know if an employee is available (not available in Dutch)
- Live translation in Messages (not available in Dutch)
- Live translation in phone and facetime (not available in Dutch)
- Lyrics translation in music (not available in Dutch)
- Previously visited places in tickets (not available in the EU)
- Digital ID in Wallet (only American passports)
Support MacOS 26 Functions
In this article we list all the innovations in MacOS 26, unfortunately not all devices support these new possibilities. In addition, there are also regional and processor restrictions. Below an overview:
Mac with Apple Silicon
Are you in possession of a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro or 24-inch iMac with an M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M3, M3 Pro or M3 Max Processor? Then you can use all new functions, including Apple Intelligence.
Mac with Intel processor
If your Mac still has an Intel processor, you can use all new functions except: Apple Intelligence.
Regional limitations
Some functions are not available in Dutch or in the Netherlands and Belgium. Below an overview:
- Screening telephone calls: collects information about the caller, so that you can determine on that basis whether or not you record (not available in Dutch)
- If you are on hold, Hold Assist will let you know if an employee is available (not available in Dutch)
- Live translation in Messages (not available in Dutch)
- Live translation in phone and facetime (not available in Dutch)
- Lyrics translation in music (not available in Dutch)
Support Watchos 26 Functions
In this article we list all the innovations in Watchos 26, unfortunately not all Apple Watch models support these new possibilities. In addition, there are also regional and processor restrictions. Below an overview:
- Workout Buddy is a unique feature that uses Apple Intelligence (only in English, requires an iPhone with Apple Intelligence)
- Apple Watch supports live translation in Messages with Apple Intelligence (not in Dutch)
- Smart answers adapted based on the context (only English)
- Ignore reports with gesture (only available on an Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9 or newer)
- Screening telephone calls: collects information about the caller, so that you can determine on that basis whether or not you record (not available in Dutch)
- If you are on hold, Hold Assist will let you know if an employee is available (not available in Dutch)
Support TVOS 26 Functions
In this article we list all the innovations in Watchos 26, unfortunately not all Apple TV models support these new possibilities. In addition, there are also regional and processor restrictions. Below an overview:
- Apple TV 4K 3rd generation: You can use all new functions
- Apple TV 4K 2nd generation: You can use all new functions, except; Apple Music Sing
- Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K 1st generation: You can use all new functions, except the above and; The new Liquid Glass Design
- Lyrics translation in music (not available in Dutch)