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Apple stated that new watchOS 27 features, including Siri AI and a new tap gesture, require the processing power of Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3.
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Who
Cait Dooley, Apple
What
Apple stated that new watchOS 27 features, including Siri AI and a new tap gesture, require the processing power of Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:25:26 GMT · 2h 28m ago
Where
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Why
New watchOS features require increased processing power available only in newer Apple Watch models.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This clarifies feature compatibility for Apple Watch users, indicating that older devices will continue to function and receive security updates but will not support certain advanced watchOS 27 functionalities.
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