OS 27 drops support for Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra 1, SE 2, and older models as Apple brings Siri AI to newer devices.

Apple’s WWDC26 keynote at 1 p.m. ET gives developers, investors and consumers a first look at the company’s next software updates across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro. The event is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence and the next generation of Apple operating systems.

A glimpse into the future of Apple software, unveiled live at the outdoor theater in Apple Park. See the new user interface for iOS and macOS being presented to developers and media.

Apple at WWDC 2026 today said it has made several responsiveness improvements across its software ecosystem, speeding up system animations, app launching, and much more. Apple says that launching iPhone and iPad apps is up to 30 percent faster across devices,

Today, during the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple® previewed its upcoming software releases that will deliver the next generation of Apple Intelligence™ and introduce Si

Apple's upcoming watchOS 27 update will drop support for five older Apple Watch models, including the Series 6, 7, 8, original SE, and original Ultra. This decision, reportedly due to processing power limitations and the S9/S10 chip requirement,

Apple’s iOS 27 AI requirements suggest RAM is becoming the new upgrade wall, with 8GB devices still supported but less ready for Apple’s strongest on-device AI features.

iOS 27 release date: Apple reveals when new iPhone update will arrive - Company is launching AI-focused updates to all of its platforms – and it is available now