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watchOS 27 drops support for several Apple Watch models, here’s the full compatibility list [U]

Update, 5:11 p.m. ET: Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that watchOS 27 will run on Apple Watch Series 9. The original story follows below.

Apple announced watchOS 27 today, alongside iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, iPadOS 27, and its counterparts. watchOS 27 drops support for several older Apple Watch models. Check out below whether your Apple Watch will run the new system.

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WWDC 2026 News Hub live from Apple Park: iOS 27, new Siri, more

I’m inside Apple Park this morning for WWDC 2026. Today, Apple is expected to unveil its next round of major software updates, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and much more. There’s also an all-new version of Siri in the works that Apple will debut today.


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How optimistic are you about today’s new Siri announcements? [Poll]

How optimistic are you about today's new Siri announcements? [Poll] | Image shows the upcoming Siri app in a render on an iPhone

Top billing in today’s WWDC 2026 keynote will be Apple’s reveal of exactly what we can expect in terms of new Siri features in iOS 27. We know what we should be expecting, but there may be important small-print about limitations and timings.

Clearly things have not gone well to date, but will this be the day when Apple announces a clear turnaround for the checkered history of its revitalized intelligent assistant … ?

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