watchOS 27 left five Apple Watch models behind
Apple confirmed in June 2026 that the Series 6, 7 and 8, the second SE and the first Ultra would get security fixes only.
Kivorent News desk, published , 1 min read
5Apple Watch models that will not get watchOS 27
This is a look back at an event from . We wrote it on November 11, 2026, from the sources listed at the end.
Apple explained on June 19, 2026, why its next watch software would not run on five older models, MacRumors reported. The Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, the second-generation SE and the original Ultra will receive basic security updates only.
Why it mattered
A watch that stops getting new software keeps working. It stops gaining features, and on the Apple Watch the new features are increasingly about health.
The cut was wider than usual. The original Ultra went on sale in 2022, so some owners lost updates after less than four years.
If you rely on a watch for health tracking, the software support window is worth checking before you buy, new or used. For what those health readings can and cannot tell you, see our explainer on blood oxygen.
This article is general information about how technology works. It is not medical advice. Talk to a clinician about your own health.
Sources
- Top stories: massive Apple price increases, iOS 27 beta 2, and more, MacRumors, June 27, 2026
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