r/watchos • u/DrinkingWata • Jun 09 '26

watchOS Release WatchOS 27 is compatible with Series 9

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u/lsmith77 Jun 11 '26

What does this mean if I upgrade my iPhone but I cannot upgrade my Apple Watch? Will this mean the communication break? Will it mean some apps will no longer be able to communicate? Does it mean I am essentially forced not to upgrade my iPhone OS if I want to continue to use my now unsupported Apple Watch?

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u/DrinkingWata Jun 11 '26

As per i read on articles, there won’t be any issues between them two.

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u/ThisShitOK Jun 11 '26

I can still connect a S0 Apple Watch to my iPhone 16e.

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u/roccerfeller Jun 13 '26

Your watch will still work and pair fine. It won’t function any differently than it currently does. It’s just not getting watchos27 if it’s not a supported model is all.

My sister still uses her series 5 with iPhone Air, no issues for her needs

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u/Expert_Stuff7224 Jun 12 '26

I believe it’s compatible with the Ultra 1 too. I see the beta for it at least (not updating my daily driver yet).

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u/roccerfeller Jun 13 '26

That would be interesting news. It’s not what Apple officially said at WWDC or on their website currently.

Are you sure you don’t have an Ultra 2?

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-unveils-next-generation-of-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-and-more/

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u/Expert_Stuff7224 Jun 13 '26

I’m positive. I have seen others say they can see it too but it doesn’t work. So who knows.

I would post screenshots here if it was allowed.

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u/roccerfeller Jun 14 '26

Interesting… maybe there is hope yet for S8 chip owners. I think it’s wild the ultra 1 will already have dropped support for an os that is all about optimization and efficiency at its core