Apple Says 5 Older Watch Models Still Pair With iOS 27 Despite Losing watchOS 27
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Updated · MacRumors · Jun 19
Apple Says 5 Older Watch Models Still Pair With iOS 27 Despite Losing watchOS 27
3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jun 19
Summary
Five unsupported Apple Watch models — Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2 and the original Ultra — will still pair with iPhones running iOS 27 and keep getting security updates, Apple said.
That means owners will not get watchOS 27 features such as Siri AI and the new tap gesture, but their watches will continue handling workouts, notifications and core pairing functions.
Apple had sparked concern after cutting off three years of watch support in a single update, saying the newer software's performance demands are better suited to Series 9, Ultra 2 and SE 3.
The clarification softens the impact of a broader September 2026 support cutoff that affects 16 Apple devices across watches, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs.