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Apple Watch Series 6-8 and Original Ultra Excluded from watchOS 27 Update

Marty S.

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Apple’s cutting the original Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 6–8 from watchOS 27 after roughly four years, with AI-enhanced Siri waiting on the Series 9 to sweeten the upgrade. It’s standard practice for Apple, but if you own one of those models, the timing feels designed to push you toward a refresh.

Marty’s Take:

Apple Watch Ultra getting sunset on watchOS 27 before year three isn’t a blip — it’s the industry playbook from here forward. On-device AI demands dedicated silicon, and the chipset gap between current and legacy hardware only grows. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Garmin Fenix 8 owners should be paying attention. Before you buy anything, the FTT comparison guides now need to answer one question: how many AI cycles does this chipset support?

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch Ultra | Apple Watch Series 6 | Apple Watch Series 6-8

Source: Gizmodo

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.