Apple is dropping support for some pretty modern Watch models

Apple has announced that its upcoming watchOS 11 software update will exclude several relatively recent wearable devices. Specifically, users of the Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, and the first-generation Apple Watch SE will no longer receive the latest operating system features. This decision marks a shift in the company's support lifecycle for hardware released between 2018 and 2020. While these devices will continue to function, they will be restricted to their current software versions and will not gain access to new health or interface capabilities. Owners of these models will need to consider upgrading their hardware if they wish to utilize the newest software innovations from Apple.

This move highlights Apple's evolving support strategy for older hardware, potentially impacting a large user base still relying on these popular smartwatch models.