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Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra will not receive the upcoming watchOS 27 update, only basic security patches going forward, marking a significant three-year device support drop.
- Apple cites performance requirements as the reason for this cutoff, explaining that new features like enhanced Siri AI and the tap gesture require the processing power found in Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, and SE 3 or later.
- Older Apple Watch models will continue to function when paired with an iPhone running the latest software and will still receive security updates despite missing the watchOS 27 upgrade.
- The watchOS 27 update aims to unify and enhance the Siri experience across Apple devices, allowing seamless interaction and personalization whether using Siri on the wrist or on the iPhone.
- watchOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta expected next month and an official release planned for this fall.
