Apple drops support for a long list of iPads and Apple Watches with latest OS updates
Pour one out for the Apple Watch Series 9. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge I hope you have a modern Apple Watch or iPad, because otherwise watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 won't run on your device. Apple often drops support for older devices with its latest software updates, but this year it's culling even more device generations than ever before. Apple is dropping support for four generations of Apple Watch models in watchOS 27. The latest watchOS update will only be available on
Apple has announced a significant reduction in hardware compatibility with the rollout of its newest operating systems, watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The company is phasing out support for a wide range of legacy devices, marking one of the most aggressive culling cycles in its history. Owners of the Apple Watch Series 9, which is only a few years old, are among those no longer eligible for the latest software updates. Moving forward, the new watchOS will be restricted exclusively to the Series 10, Ultra 2, and SE 3 models. This shift forces many users to consider hardware upgrades if they wish to access the latest features and security patches. Apple continues its pattern of sunsetting older technology to prioritize performance on its most recent product lineups.
This move highlights Apple's increasingly rapid hardware obsolescence cycle, which impacts the longevity of consumer devices and forces users to upgrade sooner than previously expected.
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