watchOS 26 to Support These Apple Watch Models

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 bundle update volition enactment each Apple Watch models that are compatible with watchOS 11, according to a backstage relationship connected X with a proven way grounds for upcoming bundle updates.


If this rumor is accurate, and we judge it is, watchOS 26 volition beryllium compatible with 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 Series 10


• Apple Watch Ultra


• Apple Watch Ultra 2

Rather than naming the next-generation mentation watchOS 12, Apple is going to telephone it watchOS 26, our root confirmed. All of the bundle updates coming this twelvemonth volition beryllium numbered "26," reflecting the September 2025 to September 2026 merchandise cycle.

The overhauled plan that Apple is introducing for iOS 26 volition besides widen to the Apple Watch, though the changes to watchOS whitethorn not beryllium arsenic melodramatic arsenic the iOS 26 refresh. Apple volition apt adhd caller ticker faces that are designed with the caller style.

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 update could besides present enactment for third-party shortcuts successful Control Center. For much details connected what to expect for Apple Watch astatine WWDC adjacent week, check retired our roundup.
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