Every year, Apple’s WWDC event sparks debate over whether old hardware will support new software, and the company has been delivering on this front for a while.
Apple typically supports its devices for at least five years, and before the developer conference begins, we’re hearing details about which Apple Watch models will no longer support watchOS 11, the company’s next generation of operating system for its device. laptop.
WatchOS 11 will drop support for Apple Watch Series 4 after years, all newer models will be supported
This year, it appears Apple will drop support for an Apple Watch model from receiving the upcoming watchOS 11 software update as the wearable has aged with older hardware on board.
Last year, Apple released watchOS 10, which provided support for all Apple Watch models that were compatible with watchOS 9. This means that the Apple Watch Series 4 and all newer models were compatible with the updated software. This time, the Apple Watch Series 4 won’t be so lucky as it won’t receive the company’s next watchOS 11 update with the new additions (via iPhoneSoft).
watchOS 11 will be a major update for the Apple Watch as it could host a host of new health and fitness-related features, possibly also new AI features, that will work alongside the iPhone.
Note that precise details are scarce at the moment, but we suspect the update will bring system-level improvements, with AI taking center stage. According to previous reports, the list of Apple Watch models mentioned below will be compatible with watchOS 11.
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 9
- First-generation Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch SE second generation
- First-generation Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 second generation
While Apple will stop supporting the Apple Watch Series 4 this year, we’re glad that the wearable device received the attention it deserved from Apple, as it continued to receive the latest software updates five years after its announcement. While the way features are distributed across each model varies after a new update is released, it signals the end of Apple’s efforts to keep older hardware relevant with the latest features and security updates.
In addition to watchOS, iOS has also been beefing up older hardware with its years of iPhone support, and all iOS 17 compatible models are rumored to feature support for iOS 18. The company will announce iOS 18 and other software updates at its WWDC Event on June 10, where it will take center stage to showcase the platform’s AI capabilities.
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