Apple drops support for a long list of iPads and Apple Watches with latest OS updates
Apple's latest software updates, watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27, have significantly reduced device compatibility, dropping support for several recent models. This move has surprised users who expected longer support lifecycles for their hardware.
Why it matters
The aggressive culling of older devices raises questions about planned obsolescence and the sustainability of Apple's hardware support cycle.
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The article reports on the facts of the support drop while acknowledging user frustration as a neutral observation.
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