Apple has announced that watchOS 27 will not support five Apple Watch models, including Series 6 and Ultra, marking an unprecedented reduction in device compatibility.
The original Ultra model will only receive basic security updates
Jun 20, 2026
02:44 pm
What's the storyApple has clarified the reason behind its decision to exclude five of its popular Apple Watch models from the upcoming watchOS 27 update.
The devices in question are the Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, SE (2nd generation), and the original Ultra model.
Apple explains why watchOS 27 drops support for Apple Watch series 6, 7, 8 and Ultra - The Economic Times
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Apple says dropping support for some Watches is about processing power.
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