Apple Says watchOS 26 is Compatible With These Apple Watch Models

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced watchOS 26, which introduces a new Liquid Glass design, a new Workout Buddy feature, and much more.

Apple says that watchOS 26 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 or later, paired with an iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.

That means watchOS 26 supports the following Apple Watch models:

• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch Series 8
• Apple Watch Series 9
• Apple Watch Series 10
• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
• Apple Watch Ultra
• Apple Watch Ultra 2

The first watchOS 26 developer beta is available starting today, and a public beta will follow next month. The update will be released later this year.

Article Link: Apple Says watchOS 26 is Compatible With These Apple Watch Models

 

[pugxiwawa]

so dumb that's all the new features coming to new watchOS. Zero innovation for years already.

 

[Godspeed8230]

Any new watchfaces?

 

[Residentsteve]

I would never buy an Apple Watch again the obsession with fitness which I have zero interest in. Where is the watch face store 🤷🏻‍♂️ 10 years to add different ringtones from the ones your iPhone 😂.

 

[frou]

I won't be able to install it on my AWS7 because my iPhone is now too old. Annoying

 

[Westside guy]

Sounds great - then I won't get nagged to update my still-perfectly-functional Watch 5!

 

[Saturn007]

so dumb that's all the new features coming to new watchOS. Zero innovation for years already.

❓❓

vs.

Apple today announced watchOS 26, which has a new Liquid Glass design, a new Workout Buddy feature, and much more.

❗️❗️

Do have a question, though. I assume, but would like confirmed, that installing a new Watch OS will NOT turn off the O2 feature. Is that right?

I'd hate to lose what is an incredibly useful and valuable feature.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I would never buy an Apple Watch again the obsession with fitness which I have zero interest in. Where is the watch face store 🤷🏻‍♂️ 10 years to add different ringtones from the ones your iPhone 😂.

I only have an interest in fitness and workout tracking, hence why I'm working my way over to Garmin.

 

[macduke]

Liquid Glass looks really good with the rounded glass Apple Watch models.

 

[JMStearnsX2]

❓❓

vs.



❗️❗️

Do have a question, though. I assume, but would like confirmed, that installing a new Watch OS will NOT turn off the O2 feature. Is that right?

I'd hate to lose what is an incredibly useful and valuable feature.

I never found that feature to be accurate for me, but everyone is different. My Series 6 watches still had the O2 working this last update, but when one of them were replaced by Apple with the same version, the replacement watch has it disabled.

 

[jz0309]

❓❓

vs.



❗️❗️

Do have a question, though. I assume, but would like confirmed, that installing a new Watch OS will NOT turn off the O2 feature. Is that right?

I'd hate to lose what is an incredibly useful and valuable feature.

The SpO2 ban impacts new AWs since Jan 24, OS should not have any impact on existing and functioning AWs

 

[jz0309]

I never found that feature to be accurate for me, but everyone is different. My Series 6 watches still had the O2 working this last update, but when one of them were replaced by Apple with the same version, the replacement watch has it disabled.

So you did NOT have AC+, correct?

 

[JMStearnsX2]

So you did NOT have AC+, correct?

I did, but there was a waiver I had to agree to in order to have it replaced, stating that the feature was disabled on the replacement.

 

[jz0309]

I did, but there was a waiver I had to agree to in order to have it replaced, stating that the feature was disabled on the replacement.

Really? Never heard of such waiver before. Would you have a copy to share?
I was under the impression that watches that have AC+ would retain SpO2, as quite a few have suggested that in the AW forum.
I even contacted support on that topic and they did confirm too.
My S7 which has AC+ is nearing battery replacement

 

[JMStearnsX2]

It was something I had to acknowledge and sign on the genius person's iPad, I looked in my emails but I don't see anything about it. But the replacement watch definitely doesn't have it, and my other series 6 does.

 

[JMStearnsX2]

I never used that feature since it wasn't close to accurate for me, so I didn't care.

 

[Canyda]

FINALLY Apple Notes on Watch!

 

[TechnoMonk]

AW S6 made the cut.

 

[svish]

Good to see the Series 6 getting the update. Would have liked to see some new watch face. Looks like it will happen only in September.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

So you did NOT have AC+, correct?

My brother had his Series 6 replaced about six months ago, and his replacement had it disabled.

 

[SegNerd]

Does anyone know which models support the new wrist flick gesture?

 

[I_Sheep]

I only have an interest in fitness and workout tracking, hence why I'm working my way over to Garmin.

Same. I was hoping for better health and fitness updates to watchOS but it’s never going to happen. Garmin is definitely a better match for me.

 

[MaxSto]

Does anyone know which models support the new wrist flick gesture?

+1

 

[Jonathan7877]

Does anyone know which models support the new wrist flick gesture?

Based on their press release, there are just a few.

“Notifications are even easier to manage with a simple wrist flick gesture on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.”

 

[Supermann]

How to update AW 6, when you got an iPhone XS?