Apple's watchOS 27 update is now available in developer beta. This year, the company has slashed the number of supported models in half.
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At WWDC 2026, Apple revealed that watchOS 27 is supported on just five different Apple Watch models compared to a dozen last year.
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Will your Apple Watch run watchOS 27? Here’s the full list of compatible models - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/08/watchos-27-apple-watch-update-details/ - 9to5Mac
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