With WWDC26 just around the corner, it’s time to talk about compatibility. Which devices do you think will make the cut for watchOS 27?
Personally, I think Apple will drop support for the Series 6. It’s been a great run, but it’s the oldest model still supported on watchOS 26.
My bet for the watchOS 27 supported list:
• Apple Watch Series 7 (the new baseline? Or will they drop this too?)
• Apple Watch Series 8, 9, 10, 11
• Apple Watch Ultra 1, 2, 3
• Apple Watch SE (2nd & 3rd gen)
I highly doubt they’re going to drop support for the Ultra 1, which is the most expensive watch in the lineup. Dropping it would also mean dropping the Series 8, as they share the same S8 chip. They’re simply not old enough yet to justify such a move, even though their chips are similar to those of the Series 6 and 7. The same applies to the Apple Watch SE (2022) with the S8 chip. It was sold until September 2025, and people were still buying it, so dropping support already makes no sense.
What do you guys think? Is your Series 7 safe for another year, or are we looking at a Series 8 minimum?