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Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products

Apple is ending software support for 16 products across four lines. The company states that watchOS 27 requires specific performance levels to support Siri AI and new features. Only Apple Watch Series 9 and newer, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3 will be compatible.

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New details identify the specific Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 27 and the reason for the cuts.

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  1. Apple cites AI needs for watchOS 27 hardware cuts

    Apple is ending software support for 16 products across four lines. The company states that watchOS 27 requires specific performance levels to support Siri AI and new features. Only Apple Watch Series 9 and newer, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3 will be compatible.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is ending software support for 16 devices.
    • WatchOS 27 will only be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and newer models, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and the Apple Watch SE 3.
    • Apple cited performance needs for Siri AI and new features as the reason for dropping older watch models.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple is planning to remove the AirPort Utility app from the App Store in the near future.
    • AirPort Utility is not guaranteed to work on iOS 27 and later.
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  2. Apple Drops Software Support for 16 Devices This Fall

    Apple will stop providing software updates for 16 products across four lines. These changes occur with the release of macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27. Only basic security updates will be available for the affected Apple Watch models.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is dropping software support for 16 devices this fall.
    • The affected software platforms include macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27.
    • watchOS 27 drops support for Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Apple Watch Ultra.
    • iOS 27 is compatible with the same iPhones as iOS 26.
    • Devices losing watchOS 27 support will only receive basic security updates.
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  3. Apple to End Software Support for 16 Devices This Fall

    Apple will stop providing software updates for 16 products across four product lines this fall. The affected devices include Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. These changes coincide with the release of macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is ending software support for 16 devices this fall.
    • The software drops affect Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs.
    • The new software versions include macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27.
    • Hardware demands from Siri AI are driving the loss of support for these devices.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The first Apple Watch Ultra is among the devices losing support.
    • Walkie-Talkie has been removed from the Apple Watch in the watchOS 27 Beta.
    • iPhone support remains unchanged in iOS 27 compared with iOS 26.
    • The last supported versions for affected products include macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26.
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