Apple has already grabbed eyeballs during the WWDC for its new upcoming software update, iOS 26. While it is still beta, the fans are already expected to try it on their older iPhones and why not? It’s the first ever major design overhaul after the iOS 7.

Unlike last year, several iPhone models won't be eligible to download the newest iOS when it makes its debut this fall. This trio of models first released in 2018 won't be coming to the iOS 26 party:

Featuring a new visual design, new Apple Intelligence capabilities and updates to daily-use apps, iOS 26 provides a more expressive but still familiar iOS experience for users. Here's what to know.