iOS 27 will be unveiled in just over a week , and rumors indicate there are lots of reasons why the new software might push more people than usual to upgrade to a new iPhone.

iOS 27 compatibility list won’t tell the whole story

Every year, Apple launches a major new version of iOS at the same time as new iPhones debut. There’s a marketing benefit to this, as seeing all the new features in iOS might motivate users to buy a new, more capable iPhone.

But rumors indicate that could be more true than ever this year.

Apple has a strong history of supporting older devices with its latest software versions.…