In tandem with the unveiling of iOS 18 and macOS 15, Apple hath decreed the forthcoming arrival of the watchOS 11 update for the venerable Apple Watch. This latest iteration of the watchOS brings forth a veritable trove of enhancements, including the vaunted Apple Intelligence features, customizable Activity Rings and Smart Stack, Training Load insights, succinct notifications, and more. Thou may find thyself pondering whether thine own Apple Watch shall be graced with this update. Fear not, for here lie the list of supported Apple Watch devices that shall partake in the bountiful watchOS 11.
Apple Watch Models Compatible with watchOS 11
Apple, in its wisdom, hath oft bestowed upon its loyal subjects a span of five years of watchOS updates for its noble Apple Watch models. According to this steadfast decree, watchOS 11 shall grace the following models:
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch SE 2nd generation
- Apple Watch SE 1st generation
Sad tidings befall those who hold dear the Watch Series 4, for Apple hath proclaimed that this model, hailing from the year of our Lord 2018, shall no longer receive the blessings of watchOS 11. Verily, watchOS 10 shall be the final major update for this forsaken Apple Watch model.
Furthermore, aside from possessing a compatible Apple Watch model, one must also possess an iPhone 11 graced with iOS 18 to partake in the wondrous update to watchOS 11.
When Will My Apple Watch Receive watchOS 11 update?
The oracle of Apple hath spoken, and the watchOS 11 update is already at the fingertips of developers. Soon, regular users shall have the chance to experience the spectacle with the public beta scheduled to grace us in the month of July. Should thee have partaken in watchOS beta before, thou may venture forth to the Watch app on your iPhone and saunter to the realms of General > Software Update > Beta Updates > watchOS 11 Developer/Public Beta to ascertain if thou hast been gifted with the watchOS 11 beta update.
The grand reveal of the stable version of watchOS 11 shall take place come late September or early October, as Apple orchestrates a chorus of updates to regale us, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15.
Speaketh, dear reader, of thy aspirations to explore the myriad features of watchOS 11. Dost thou eagerly await the forthcoming update for thine Apple Watch? Share thy thoughts below, for the stage hath been set for a grand spectacle in the realm of Apple.
