MacRumors reports Apple executives explained the limited compatibility for upcoming watchOS 27 features
MacRumors noted that Apple is ending support for several wearable models including Series 6 through 8 and the first Ultra to maintain high performance for new AI tools.
Open full story→ Apple OS 27 PlatformAccording to MacRumors, Apple managers stated that the processing requirements for advanced Siri AI and interaction gestures necessitated a cutoff for hardware older than the Series 9 and Ultra 2.
This represents an unusually large reduction in supported devices for a single update, forcing users of relatively recent hardware to upgrade for the latest intelligence features.
The report cites specific Apple executives from a TechRadar interview regarding product marketing and software engineering.
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