Subj : Apple quietly confirms it will end support for three older Apple
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jun 10 2024 20:45:06

Apple quietly confirms it will end support for three older Apple Watches with 
watchOS 11

Date:
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:35:13 +0000

Description:
Apple ends support for Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5 and the 
original Apple Watch SE.

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Apple has confirmed that it will end support for three older Apple Watches  
the Series 5, Series 4 and the original SE  after announcing watchOS 11 
during its WWDC 2024 keynote (you can catch up on everything Apple announced 
at our WWDC 2024 live blog ). 

During Apples reveal of watchOS 11 , we learned that it 's packing quite a 
few new features, such as an improved widget stack with live activities, AI 
assistance used for selecting new photos for your watch face, and all-new 
wellness tools including the Vitals app and Training Load feature. 

However, users who havent upgraded to the best Apple Watches and are still 
using older models were likely watching with baited breath to see if their 
watch would make the cut and remain supported for another year. 

It was expected that the Apple Watch Series 4 would go, but unfortunately, 
Apple has chosen to cut support for multiple generations at once. Users of 
the Apple Watch Series 5 and original Apple Watch SE , which debuted together 
in 2019, will not be able to download the new watchOS 11 when it officially 
launches in September this year. 

This is according to an official post from the Apple Newsroom , which states 
watchOS 11 will be available on Apple Watch Series 6 or later paired with 
iPhone Xs or later. Users with an Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, 9, Apple Watch 
SE 2 or either Apple Watch Ultra model will remain unaffected. What happens 
if I have an older Apple Watch? 

If you have one of the older watches, first of all: dont panic! You can 
continue using your watch as-is, and it will work just fine with your iPhone. 
However, it wont receive any further updates, including security ones, and 
may become patchy or slow down without these updates over a long period of 
time. 

Alternatively, you could choose to upgrade. If youre looking for the cheapest 
option, your best bet is an updated Apple Watch SE 2 , which will continue to 
be supported for many years yet. Getting an older Series 6 at a discounted 
price may put you in the same position next year, so its better to buy newer 
and get the most bang for your buck. You might also like: macOS 15 Sequoia 
announced at Apple's WWDC 2024 event iOS 18 confirmed: major upgrades are 
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features and price predictions



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-quietly-confirms-i
t-will-end-support-for-three-older-apple-watches-with-watchos-11


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