IOS 26 is going to bring all kinds of entertainment and useful new abilities to launch this fall, or if you decide to download the beta version. However, be aware that even if your phone can run iOS 26, it cannot run all its features.
This is all because of Apple intelligence needs. Tap several headline features to Apple’s AI system to work, which means you need the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 models.
After Apple’s iOS 26 information, here is a list of all features that will not work, either partially or at all, on the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and all previous models of the iPhone.
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Visual Intelligence Screenshot Upgrade
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The feature of the iPhone 16 signature AI can now tell users what is on screen instead of just camera lenses. Visual intelligence was recently updated to work on the iPhone 15 Pro, but it requires a different command to activate it because these phones do not have a camera control key.
AI background of messages and help in polls
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You can still add the background and form a compatible pool with iOS 26 on any iPhone. But if you want AI to help with pool options with the help of an infield background or some artificial intelligence, it will require Apple Intelligence.
Directly translated
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Audio and text translation for messages and calls, or fee time captions, is another Apple intelligence -powered feature. On the old iPhone, users will have to rely on third -party apps to communicate in different languages, or you have to learn enough Spanish to go on your European holiday.
Upgraded in the field of genimogy and image play
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You still can’t test iPhone emoji and image -producing tools without Apple Intelligence. This includes new changes that enable emoji blend, new chat GPT -style options and more.
Shortcuts with AI
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Perhaps surprisingly, the use of AI features such as text summary, image creation or other Apple intelligence steps through the shortcut app is closed on iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16. The standard shortcut app is available on all iPhones, though, you can still automate things in the old -fashioned style.
The new features of reminders
Don’t forget that if you are deep user of the built -in task manager app of the iPhone, the auto -sagped task of iOS 26 or sub -tasks, and the app itself, rely on Apple Intelligence.
Apple Purse Order tracking
Perhaps the most amazing member of this list, the Apple Battle requires a built -in order tracker Apple Intelligence. The reason for this is that the system works with your emails instead of a formal tracking link.
It is a shame that Apple has removed many upgrades on the stage for iOS 26 from older iPhone users. But on the bright side, even if you can’t use these specific features, you can still try iOS 26 changes such as new liquid glass design, local scene images (if you have an iPhone 12 or later), upgraded carplay, call screening or residential games app.
As we mentioned earlier, the iOS 26 is in the son at the time of writing, and we can tell you that there is a way to download iOS 26 beta. A public beta should be available in a few weeks, while a stable public version will reach autumn.
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