After WWDC23, the biggest event of the year for Apple developers and fans, a common question arises: when can I update my Apple Watch to watchOS 10? And what is more important, Will my model be compatible with the new operating system?
In the following article, we have compiled all the models that can be updated and those that, unfortunately, will not be compatible with watchOS 10.
All Apple Watches that can update to watchOS 10
The good news is that watchOS 10 will be compatible with a dozen devices, with five years of models launched by the Cupertino company. If you own one of these Apple Watches, you will be able to update once the official beta or final version of watchOS 10 is released, sometimes to be determined during the summer. The list is as follows:
It must be remembered that Apple has already distributed the beta to developers. To download it, you will need to do so through your iPhone and have a developer profile.
The steps to follow are the usual:
- Enter the official application of your Apple Watch
- Now go to ASettings > General > Software Update
- From there, you can check whether or not you can update to watchOS 10, and even upgrade from the public beta to the internal developer beta:
List of devices that will NOT be able to update to watchOS 10
This time the list is shorter, but painful for users who have an Apple Watch Series 3 or an earlier edition. In this case, don’t it will be possible to officially update watchOS 10. Only Apple Watch Series 4 and later are officially supported.
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