watchOS 27 supported by just five Apple Watch models

Apple has hammered the Apple Watch compatibility list for watchOS 27, with just five models making the cut this year.

Smartwatch with black band showing colorful circular app icons on the screen, including fitness rings, running, messages, music, alarms, and other health-related apps on a dark background

New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27

Whenever Apple updates its operating systems, it occasionally drops support for older hardware. This usually includes a few aging models, but for watchOS 27, it’s a certifiable bloodbath.

According to Apple’s watchOS 27 Preview page, the section discussing compatibility lists just five products:

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