Apple has officially announced Watchos 26 and then we immediately know which models will support the new software. Good news, because this year no number of Apple Watch models are dropping. This means that you can be installed the new software update this fall on the Apple Watch Series 6 or newer.
In addition, the Apple Watch SE 2nd generation and Apple Watch Ultra of the first as a second generation can install the new Watchos update. The remaining older Apple Watch models will no longer be provided with updates. Watchos 26 becomes this fall expected.
Support Watchos 26
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Se 2nd Generation
In addition, Watchos 26 requires an iPhone 11 (Pro) or newer with iOS 26. If you have an older iPhone, but you do have a new Apple Watch, then you cannot install Watchos 26. Do you want to use the Apple Intelligence functions for Watchos? Then you must have an iPhone 16th, iPhone 16 (plus), iPhone 15 Pro (Max) or newer.
If you are looking for a new Apple Watch then it is advisable to opt for a device that is still being updated. Think of a recent copy or a model that was introduced about two years ago. The expectation is that Series 7 can no longer be updated next year. Note that some models do not support all new Watchos 26 functions.