Apple Watch end of support & update dates
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8 Apple Watch models still get updates, and 12 have reached end of support. The newest is Apple Watch Series 12, released Sep 18, 2026. New models come out about every 6 months, and each is supported for about 4 years, 9 months.
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Supported versions
| Branch | Released | Status | End of life | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 12 | Sep 18, 2026 | Supported | Not announced | — |
| Ultra 4 | Sep 18, 2026 | Supported | Not announced | — |
| Series 11 | Sep 19, 2025 | Supported | Not announced | Sep 9, 2026 |
| SE (3rd generation) | Sep 19, 2025 | Supported | Not announced | — |
| Ultra 3 | Sep 19, 2025 | Supported | Not announced | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Series 10 | Sep 20, 2024 | Supported | Not announced | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Ultra 2 | Sep 22, 2023 | Supported | Not announced | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Series 9 | Sep 22, 2023 | Supported | Not announced | Sep 12, 2024 |
12 end-of-life versions
| Branch | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Series 8 | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| SE (2nd generation) | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Series 7 | Oct 15, 2021 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Series 6 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| SE (1st generation) | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Series 5 | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Series 4 | Sep 21, 2018 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Series 3 | Sep 22, 2017 | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Series 2 | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Series 1 | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| 1st generation | Apr 24, 2015 | Sep 17, 2018 |
Quick answers
- Which versions of Apple Watch are still supported?
- Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, Series 11, SE (3rd generation), Ultra 3, Series 10, Ultra 2 and Series 9 are currently supported.
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