Apple is expected to officially launch iOS 27 on September 15. (Photo/Reuters)
Apple announced that the official version of iOS 27 will be launched next week on September 15. For users of older iPhones, one of the biggest highlights of this update is that Apple has specifically enhanced performance. Even if you don’t upgrade to a new phone, you will still have the opportunity to notice that your phone has become smoother.
Don’t want to spend a lot of money on a new phone? Upgrade to iOS 27 first and then decide
Compared with past generations of iOS that focused on adding various new features, iOS 27 this time places more emphasis on system performance and stability. Apple said that iOS 27 has made many optimizations from the underlying architecture of the system. Not only new iPhones in recent years will benefit, but older models will also experience improvements.
According to official data, after upgrading to iOS 27, App startup speed can be increased by up to 30%, photo loading speed after taking a photo can be increased by up to 70%, AirDrop transfer speed can be increased by up to 80%, and the overall operation response will be more sensitive.
On the other hand, the price of Apple’s new generation iPhone 18 Pro series has increased significantly this year. Looking at the selling prices in Taiwan, the increase ranges from 5,000 yuan to 21,000 yuan. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 44,900 yuan, the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at 49,900 yuan, and the top-spec 2TB version reaches 93,900 yuan, which makes many Apple fans complain that their wallets are too tight.
If your phone becomes a little “unsatisfactory” but you have budget constraints, you don’t have to rush to replace it with a new one. You can consider replacing the battery first, or try upgrading to iOS 27. Especially this time, iOS 27 places special emphasis on optimizing the performance of old iPhones. After the update, you may feel that your phone is smoother.
After the previous beta version was launched, many netizens who were the first to update shared their experiences. Some people said, “Not only is it smoother, but the fever has also been improved.” They even joked that “the old iPhone can be directly combined.”
Which old phones can be upgraded to iOS 27?
As for which mobile phones can be upgraded to iOS 27? The good news is that all iPhones that support iOS 26 can be upgraded, and Apple has not eliminated any old models this time. The latest iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo will be directly preloaded with iOS 27 before leaving the factory.
However, being able to upgrade does not mean that all new features can be fully used. This is also Apple’s common update strategy in recent years. In terms of Apple Intelligence-related AI functions, support is still limited to the iPhone 15 Pro series and above; some more advanced AI functions, such as Siri voice customization, more accurate voice dictation, etc., are further limited to the iPhone 17 Pro series, iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro series, and iPhone Duo.
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