My Apple Watch SE 2 still works perfectly. So why does it already feel left behind? Why Apple, why?
Apple’s watchOS team explained why five models are missing out on watchOS 27, and the answer points directly at Siri AI’s hardware demands.
Apple’s watchOS 27 brings Siri AI, smarter widgets, improved workout tools, and several smaller quality-of-life upgrades. Here’s everything new coming to the Apple Watch.
Tim Cook’s final WWDC delivered the rebuilt Siri Apple promised two years ago. and a lot more alongside it.
Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 tyhat watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 8, first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, or the Apple Watch SE 2. The update, due this fall, marks the largest single-cycle drop in Apple Watch software support.
Apple has unveiled watchOS 27 with Siri AI, smarter fitness tools, Apple Intelligence integration, redesigned apps, and improved everyday assistance for Apple Watch users.
watchOS 27 is reportedly focusing on smaller refinements and stability improvements as Apple faces growing pressure from newer AI-focused wearable rivals.