Apple has announced that its latest software update, watchOS 27, will no longer support at least three generations of Apple Watch models. According to information on Apple's website, the update will be available only for Apple Watch Series 10 and newer models, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and newer, and Apple Watch SE 3. This marks a significant increase in the number of older devices that will not receive the latest updates compared to previous years.
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Apple discontinues support for older Apple Watch models with watchOS 27
Apple's latest watchOS 27 update will not support older Apple Watch models, limiting compatibility to Series 10 and newer, Ultra 2, and SE 3. This change reflects Apple's ongoing trend of discontinuing support for older devices with new software updates.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'culling'
- ✕ framing: Apple drops support for a long list of Apple Watches with latest OS updates
- ✕ editorializing: Apple often drops support for older devices with its latest software updates, but this year it's culling even more device generations than ever before.
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Apple drops support for a long list of Apple Watches with latest OS updates
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Apple discontinues support for older Apple Watch models with watchOS 27
