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Your Apple Watch bands might soon be useless
3 Jul
Summary
- A new Apple Watch case design could end 11 years of strap compatibility.
- watchOS 27 beta update only supports newer Apple Watch models.
- Older models like Series 8 and SE 2 may be abandoned by software.
A significant rumor suggests Apple may alter its Apple Watch case design, potentially ending the 11-year-old strap attachment system. This change could make a vast collection of existing watch bands incompatible. The news comes as Apple is also facing criticism for its watchOS 27 beta, which will only support models released in the past two to three years.
This upcoming software update excludes older devices, including Series 8 and SE 2, potentially pushing users to upgrade. The combination of a possible new strap system and software deprecation could leave many Apple Watch owners with unusable accessories and outdated devices, forcing difficult decisions about continued investment in the ecosystem.
