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watchOS 26 Compatibility: What Your Apple Watch Actually Gets
watchOS 26 runs on Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, the SE (2nd and 3rd generation), and every Apple Watch Ultra. But compatible doesn't mean fully featured — Workout Buddy, one of the update's headline features, requires Apple Intelligence on your paired iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or later). Laura Thomas breaks down exactly which features land on every compatible watch, what's gated behind iPhone hardware, and whether this is likely the last major update for older models like Series 6.
Visit Zone of Mac online:
https://www.zoneofmac.com/every-apple-watch-that-runs-watchos-26-and-the-catch/
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By Zone of MacwatchOS 26 runs on Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, the SE (2nd and 3rd generation), and every Apple Watch Ultra. But compatible doesn't mean fully featured — Workout Buddy, one of the update's headline features, requires Apple Intelligence on your paired iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or later). Laura Thomas breaks down exactly which features land on every compatible watch, what's gated behind iPhone hardware, and whether this is likely the last major update for older models like Series 6.
Visit Zone of Mac online:
https://www.zoneofmac.com/every-apple-watch-that-runs-watchos-26-and-the-catch/