Apple has announced that its latest operating systems, watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27, will not be compatible with a number of older devices. Specifically, the new watchOS will only be available for Apple Watch Series 10 and newer models, including the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch SE 3. This decision marks a significant increase in the number of older device generations that will no longer receive updates compared to previous years.
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- loaded language: 'culling'
- loaded language: 'out of luck'
- framing: Pour one out for the Apple Watch Ultra.
- editorializing: I hope you have a modern Apple Watch or iPad, because otherwise watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 won't run on your device.
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Apple discontinues support for several older Apple Watch and iPad models with new OS updates
Apple has revealed that its upcoming watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will not support several older models of Apple Watches and iPads. The new updates will only be available for the most recent models, marking a notable increase in the number of devices dropped from support.
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Bias Indicators Removed
- ✕ loaded language: 'culling'
- ✕ loaded language: 'out of luck'
- ✕ framing: Pour one out for the Apple Watch Ultra.
- ✕ editorializing: I hope you have a modern Apple Watch or iPad, because otherwise watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 won't run on your device.
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Apple drops support for a long list of Apple Watches and iPads with latest OS updates
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Apple discontinues support for several older Apple Watch and iPad models with new OS updates