WWDC24 gets closer every day and with it the rumors about new operating systems. A few days ago we were talking about the possible compatibility of the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which would remain the same with the exception of some modifications with certain iPads which would not be compatible with this new version. A new publication in recent hours has put the Apple Watch Series 4 which may not appear in the list of watches compatible with watchOS 11, another new operating system that we will also see at WWDC24.
watchOS 11 could leave the Apple Watch Series 4 behind
The key moments in the presentation of new operating systems are undoubtedly the new features incorporated into them in addition to the moment when they announce which devices will be compatible with all these new features. A few hours ago, an article was published in a French media according to which They predicted which Apple Watches would be compatible with watchOS 11, the next version of watchOS which will be released in June at WWDC.
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The list included the following Apple Watches:
- Apple Watch Series 5 (2019)
- Apple Watch Series 6 (2020)
- Apple Watch Series 7 (2021)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (2022)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (2023)
- Apple Watch SE (1st generation, 2020)
- Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 2022)
- Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation, 2022)
- Apple Watch Ultra2 (2023)
The main difference with watchOS 10 is the removal of the Apple Watch Series 4, A device that was launched in September 2018 with the iPhone XS and he was changing box sizes which went from 38 and 42 mm to the current 40 and 44 mm. If it is confirmed that this watch is not compatible with watchOS 11, it will undoubtedly be bad news for the owners of this watch which is celebrating its 6th anniversary this year.