watchOS 26 to Support These Apple Watch Models

[MacRumors]

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 software update will support all Apple Watch models that are compatible with watchOS 11, according to a private account on X with a proven track record for upcoming software updates.

If this rumor is accurate, and we believe it is, watchOS 26 will be compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and beyond:

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

Rather than naming the next-generation version watchOS 12, Apple is going to call it watchOS 26, our source confirmed. All of the software updates coming this year will be numbered "26," reflecting the September 2025 to September 2026 release cycle.

The overhauled design that Apple is introducing for iOS 26 will also extend to the Apple Watch, though the changes to watchOS may not be as dramatic as the iOS 26 refresh. Apple will likely add new watch faces that are designed with the new style.

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 update could also introduce support for third-party shortcuts in Control Center. For more details on what to expect for Apple Watch at WWDC next week, check out our roundup.

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[kaishockz]

S10 Dipped, *SHOCKED

 

[Shalev Lazarof]

My boy still kicking A*S 😬

 

[picpicmac]

Does it keep time?

 

[Digital Dude]

Hopefully this clears up some of the confusion, because after reading this year’s updates, I completely lost track of where we even are with products and software. Gone are the days where I was the guy in line waiting for the latest hardware. 🫩

 

[applyr]

Damn my S10 is not supported.

 

[Mateus1320]

Phew, another year for my Series 6
The Series 7 and 8 practically use the same processor as the 6, cutting it without cutting the others would not be a reason for hardware

 

[timmyh]

My bad! Series 10 now added to the list

 

[EfratBarTal]

Crazy if it’s true and will support my S6 from 2020!

 

[ELman]

Since S6,S7,S8 all have the same processor they should all support the latest OS for a few more years.

 

[eclipse01]

time to finally update my S5

 

[SoldOnApple]

Wow has it been 26 years already, feels like just 10 years ago I got the first Apple Watch.

 

[WilliApple]

Honestly not surprised since the series 6, 7, and 8 will be dropped at the same time…

 

[satchmo]

I'm surprised my lowly SE2 is still supported.

 

[ZipZilla]

The Series 6 rises again. I'll keep this thing forever

 

[noanker]

The SE 2 seems likely to be supported through 2028 I would think 🤔

 

[svish]

If true, good to see support for another year for the Series 6. Waiting to see all the changes this year.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Nice. I upgraded from my series 7 to the 10 a few months ago. Nice to see my old series 7 would still have been supported.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Honestly not surprised since the series 6, 7, and 8 will be dropped at the same time…

Series 6,7,8,SE 2 and ultra 1... maybe dropped next year?

 

[WilliApple]

Series 6,7,8,SE 2 and ultra 1... maybe dropped next year?

I would say 2 or 3 years tbh

 

[Astuces iOS]

I would say 2 or 3 years tbh

maybe 2 then

 

[Diamondsr4everyone]

WatchOs 26 has removed the waterlock feature on the watch that i use when in the shower or washing dishes as it locks the screen then after its done ejects the water.