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Here's why Apple is already dropping support for so many watches in watchOS 27
GSMArena.com • • general
Key Points:
- Apple announced watchOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, set to release this fall, but it will drop support for many older Apple Watch models, including the original Apple Watch Ultra from 2022.
- The original Apple Watch Ultra, despite its high $799 price, will only receive essential security updates and will not support the new watchOS 27 features.
- Apple cites performance and power requirements for new features like Siri AI and the tap gesture, which are optimized for Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, and SE 3 or later models.
- Older Apple Watches can still pair with iPhones running the latest software and receive security updates, but users of Series 8 or older, original Ultra, and older SE models are encouraged to upgrade for the best experience.
