Apple says dropping support for some Watches is about processing power.
Apple has clarified that it is dropping support for older Apple Watch models for new watchOS features due to hardware limitations. While older devices will still receive security updates and pair with newer iPhones, they lack the processing power required for advanced features like Siri AI.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between planned obsolescence in consumer electronics and the increasing hardware demands of modern AI-integrated software.
T Quote Terrence O Brien Apple says dropping support for some Watches is about processing power. Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager, was quick to tell TechRadar that older Apple Watch models will still work with newer iPhones and receive security updates. It’s just that Siri AI and some other watchOS 27 features require a bit more horsepower.
The article reports on a corporate statement regarding product support without editorializing or taking a stance on the company's business practices.
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