Apple drops support for a long list of Apple Watches with latest OS updates
The Verge·June 8, 2026
Apple is dropping support for several older Apple Watch models with its latest watchOS 27 update. The update will only be available on Apple Watch Series 9 devices and above, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and above, and Apple Watch SE 3, leaving at least three generations of models without support. This move is part of Apple's regular practice of ending support for older devices with new software updates, but this year's cutoff is more extensive than usual. As a result, owners of older Apple Watch models, including the Series 8, will not be able to install the latest watchOS update.
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