Apple iOS 27 Release Date: Every iPhone Dropped And What It Costs You

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Apple's upcoming iOS 27 announcement will likely drop support for several older iPhone models, potentially affecting millions of users. The move leaves out-of-support devices vulnerable to security gaps and missing features while depressing resale values. The article breaks down which iPhones won't make the cut, what functionality owners will lose, and how the exclusion hits wallet-to-wallet, from security patches to app compatibility. For those holding older models, the timing matters: resale prices typically plummet once a device falls outside the support window. Apple typically supports devices for five to six years, but the exact cutoff remains uncertain until the company's official announcement at WWDC next week.