Author: Joe Rossignol
As was rumored, watchOS 11 drops support for the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, and first-generation Apple Watch SE, according to Apple's website.
The update is compatible with all other models, including the Apple Watch Series 6 and beyond:
Even though the Series 5 has an S5 chip, it has the same processor as the S4 chip in the Series 4, so it is not too surprising that Apple dropped support for these models simultaneously. Key changes with the Series 5 compared to the Series 4 included an always-on display option, increased storage, and a compass.
watchOS 11 continues to work with a paired iPhone XS or newer. A developer beta is available starting today, and a public beta will follow in July.
The general public can expect watchOS 11 to be released in September.
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As was rumored, watchOS 11 drops support for the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, and first-generation Apple Watch SE, according to Apple's website.
The update is compatible with all other models, including the Apple Watch Series 6 and beyond:
- Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
Even though the Series 5 has an S5 chip, it has the same processor as the S4 chip in the Series 4, so it is not too surprising that Apple dropped support for these models simultaneously. Key changes with the Series 5 compared to the Series 4 included an always-on display option, increased storage, and a compass.
watchOS 11 continues to work with a paired iPhone XS or newer. A developer beta is available starting today, and a public beta will follow in July.
The general public can expect watchOS 11 to be released in September.
Related Roundups: Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra 2
Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution), Apple Watch SE (Don't Buy), Apple Watch Ultra (Caution)
Related Forum: Apple Watch
This article, "watchOS 11 Drops Support for These Apple Watch Models" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
Continue reading...