News Summary

• Apple has quietly dropped support for five popular Apple Watch models.
• This is due to the release of watchOS 27, the latest Apple Watch operating system, which has AI features that are too demanding for older models.
• Only six watches will be compatible with the new software, all of which have the newer S9 or S10 chips.
• The news will come as a big blow to owners of the Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch SE (2nd gen), which were only launched in 2022.
• The biggest shock will be for fans of the first–generation Apple Watch Ultra.
• This premium smart watch was released as a top–of–the–line product at a staggering cost of £849 ($799 US price) in September 2022.
• Apple did not comment on whether the devices would continue to receive security updates and support.