WATCHOS 27 CUTS SUPPORT FOR SERIES 9, ULTRA 1

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MON, JUN 8, 2026

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Apple confirmed watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra (first generation), or Apple Watch SE (second generation). The update draws a support line at devices with S9 or S10 chips.

The move eliminates compatibility for three smartwatch models released between 2022 and 2023. Apple Watch Series 9 users, who purchased the device as recently as last year, will be unable to upgrade to watchOS 27. This marks an unusually aggressive deprecation cycle for Apple Watch hardware. The Series 9, launched in September 2023, becomes unsupported just over a year after release. The first-generation Ultra and second-generation SE, both from 2022, will similarly lose access to future software updates. Users of these models will remain on watchOS 26, missing out on new features and security updates included in watchOS 27. Apple's decision to support only S10 and newer chips effectively forces users of recently purchased watches toward replacement if they want the latest software. The company has not detailed which Apple Watch models will support watchOS 27, though Series 10 and Ultra 2 devices are expected to gain access to the update.

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