Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Imagesįirst, without being able to get new system updates, the phone could be less secure. That might sound a little dramatic, but basically there are two things that could happen to make the phone less worth holding on to. Apple isn't going to force you to give up your phone, instead you'll just have to make the decision whether to pay a bunch of money for a new phone yourself based on your current one's increasing uselessness.
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So, the question isn't whether you can technically continue using your phone, but whether you'll want to given that not getting the update could lead to some issues eventually. To be clear, the iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus will all be able to get to the iOS 13 update iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will not. Instead, you can keep using the phone with the latest iOS that is compatible with it, iOS 12. Well, the phone isn't going to suddenly stop working or dissolve into a million pieces in your hand and slowly blow off into the breeze. When Apple releases iOS 13, it will not be compatible with the iPhone 6, which will no doubt leave some owners asking how long they can keep using the iPhone 6 at all. Whether you're someone who keeps up with all the latest iPhone system updates or someone who dismisses the pop-up about updating every time you see it, soon, the decision about updating might be made for you.