Apple's watchOS 27 to Exclude Support for Several Older Models
Apple's latest watchOS 27 will not support older models, including the Series 6, 7, and 8, as well as the second-generation Apple Watch SE and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.
Apple has announced that watchOS 27 will no longer support several older Apple Watch models, including the Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, the second-generation Apple Watch SE, and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra. The new operating system will be compatible with the Apple Watch SE (3rd generation), Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, and the Ultra 2 and Ultra 3.
Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager, explained that the decision to limit compatibility was made to ensure users have the best experience possible. She noted that the advanced features in watchOS 27, such as the capabilities of Siri AI and a new tap gesture, are optimized for the processing power of the newer models. However, users with older devices can still pair them with iPhones running the latest iOS and will continue to receive security updates, maintaining a satisfactory user experience.
The new watchOS 27 introduces several features, including a dedicated Siri AI app, a dynamic app grid, and enhancements to the Workout Buddy functionality.