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Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models

Apple will not provide watchOS 27 to five older Apple Watch models. The company stated that new Siri AI features require the processing power of newer hardware. Unsupported devices will continue to receive basic security updates.

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Apple detailed the specific models losing support and the hardware requirements for the new Siri AI.

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  1. Apple Cuts Support for Five Watch Models with watchOS 27

    Apple will not provide watchOS 27 to five older Apple Watch models. The company stated that new Siri AI features require the processing power of newer hardware. Unsupported devices will continue to receive basic security updates.

    What's confirmed:

    • watchOS 27 will not be available on Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra.
    • Apple cited the processing power required for new Siri AI features as the reason for dropping support.
    • The update will only support Apple Watch Series 9 and newer, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and the Apple Watch SE 3.
    • Models lacking watchOS 27 support will still receive basic security updates.
    • Apple is ending software support for a total of 16 devices across its iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV lines.
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