watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here’s why

Apple's recent announcement of watchOS 27 revealed that the update will drop support for several older Apple Watch models, including the Series 6, 7, 8, the second-generation SE, and the first-generation Ultra. Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager, explained that this decision aims to enhance user experience by ensuring compatibility with the latest features, which require the processing power found in newer models like the Series 9 and Ultra 2. Despite the lack of support, older models can still connect to iPhones with the latest iOS versions and receive security updates.