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Apple watchOSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 27.0.1Latest Release: Sep 23, 2026
watchOS is Apple's operating system for Apple Watch, focused on health and fitness tracking.
Support summary
Apple watchOS currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
1
0 lts
Versions
11
Latest Version
27.0.1
Active Support
1
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 19, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
27Active · Date not announced
26EOL · Sep 14, 2026
11EOL · Sep 15, 2025
10EOL · Sep 16, 2024
9EOL · Sep 18, 2023
8EOL · Sep 12, 2022
7EOL · Sep 20, 2021
6EOL · Sep 16, 2020
5EOL · Sep 19, 2019
4EOL · Sep 17, 2018
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 14, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 27.0.1 | No | Active |
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | Ended | Sep 14, 2026 | 26.6 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 16, 2024 | Ended | Sep 15, 2025 | 11.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Sep 18, 2023 | Ended | Sep 16, 2024 | 10.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Sep 12, 2022 | Ended | Sep 18, 2023 | 9.6.4 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Sep 20, 2021 | Ended | Sep 12, 2022 | 8.8.2 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Sep 16, 2020 | Ended | Sep 20, 2021 | 7.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Sep 19, 2019 | Ended | Sep 16, 2020 | 6.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Sep 17, 2018 | Ended | Sep 19, 2019 | 5.3.10 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2017 | Ended | Sep 17, 2018 | 4.3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Sep 13, 2016 | Ended | Sep 19, 2017 | 3.2.3 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Apple watchOS have reached end of life?
The following Apple watchOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 26, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Apple watchOS 26?
Apple watchOS 26 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Apple watchOS?
The latest version of Apple watchOS is 27.0.1, released in the 27 release cycle.
How many versions of Apple watchOS are currently supported?
Apple watchOS currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 27.
When does Apple watchOS 27 reach end of life?
Apple watchOS 27 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Apple watchOS reaches end of life?
When a Apple watchOS version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.