Apple is discontinuing software updates for 16 devices this fall, marking the largest-ever support cutoff for the Apple Watch and impacting multiple product lines.
Apple discontinues support for 16 devices in fall 2026—5 watchOS models, 5 iPad models, 4 Intel Macs, and 2 tvOS units—requiring next-generation proprietary silicon. This forces enterprise hardware upgrades and represents Apple's final abandonment of Intel Mac support.
Apple revealed the changes during WWDC 2026
Jun 14, 2026
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What's the storyApple has announced that it will end software support for 16 of its devices across four product lines this fall.
The upcoming changes were revealed during the recent WWDC event, where the tech giant introduced macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27.
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