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Apple iPhone support status: latest version and EOL dates (2026)

Short answer: The newest tracked Apple iPhone release is 17e, and the version to run today is 17e. 31 of 52 tracked releases are still receiving support.

At a glance

  • Latest tracked release: 17e, build Not listed
  • Recommended version to run: 17e
  • Releases still receiving support: 31 of 52 tracked (8 in full active support)
  • Next to lose security support: No upcoming security-support end date is listed.

This page is an automatically maintained Apple iPhone support-status reference, rebuilt daily from structured lifecycle data so the versions, dates, and statuses stay current.

What the statuses mean

  • Active support: Gets both new fixes and security patches. Safe to run.
  • Security support only: No longer gets general bug fixes, but still receives security patches. Plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
  • Security support ended (end of life): No more updates of any kind. Avoid for anything important or internet-connected.

Current support status

Release Latest tracked version Released Active support until Security support until Status
17e Not listed 2026.03.11 Not announced Not announced Active support
17 Not listed 2025.09.19 Not announced Not announced Active support
17 Air Not listed 2025.09.19 Not announced Not announced Active support
17 Pro Not listed 2025.09.19 Not announced Not announced Active support
17 Pro Max Not listed 2025.09.19 Not announced Not announced Active support
16e Not listed 2025.02.28 Not announced Not announced Active support
16 Not listed 2024.09.20 Not announced Not announced Active support
16 Plus Not listed 2024.09.20 Not announced Not announced Active support
16 Pro Not listed 2024.09.20 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
16 Pro Max Not listed 2024.09.20 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
15 Not listed 2023.09.22 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
15 Plus Not listed 2023.09.22 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
15 Pro Not listed 2023.09.22 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
15 Pro Max Not listed 2023.09.22 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
14 Plus Not listed 2022.10.07 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
14 Not listed 2022.09.16 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
14 Pro Not listed 2022.09.16 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
14 Pro Max Not listed 2022.09.16 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
SE (3rd generation) Not listed 2022.03.18 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
13 Not listed 2021.09.24 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
13 Mini Not listed 2021.09.24 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
13 Pro Not listed 2021.09.24 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
13 Pro Max Not listed 2021.09.24 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
12 Mini Not listed 2020.11.13 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
12 Pro Max Not listed 2020.11.13 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
12 Not listed 2020.10.23 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
12 Pro Not listed 2020.10.23 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
SE (2nd generation) Not listed 2020.04.24 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
11 Not listed 2019.09.20 Not announced Not announced Discontinued
11 Pro Not listed 2019.09.20 Not announced Not announced Discontinued

Showing the 30 most recent tracked releases.

Which Apple iPhone version should you use?

Run 17e, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches. The oldest version still getting security patches is 11 Pro Max, which ends Not announced.

Quick answers

What is the latest version of Apple iPhone?

The newest tracked release is 17e, with latest build Not listed.

Which version of Apple iPhone should I use?

Use 17e. It is the newest release in active support.

Is Apple iPhone 17e still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 17e is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

Is Apple iPhone 17 still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 17 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

Is Apple iPhone 17 Air still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 17 Air is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

Is Apple iPhone 16e still supported?

Yes. Apple iPhone 16e is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.

What to do next

  • If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
  • If it is security-support only, schedule an upgrade before the security support date passes.
  • If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.

Related support-status pages

Source and update policy

Data source: endoflife.date Apple iPhone lifecycle data. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.

Last checked: 2026.06.20. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.

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