Do not buy a smartwatch if you have an iPhone 8

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Do not buy a smartwatch if you have an iPhone 8

After rolling out the OS 10 update Apple Watches are no longer compatible with iPhone8 due to their inability to access the i0s17 update. Apple still lists them as compatible with iphone8 on the product specs however and any further information is conveniently buried under asterisks on a separate page listing compatible devices. You’re essentially buying a brick and Apple couldn’t even be arsed to change the spec info after this update. Very deceptive

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 7, 2024 7:15 PM

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muguy

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Apr 7, 2024 7:32 PM in response to Stoatbiz

As specified at watchOS 10 - Apple

watchOS 10 requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 17 and one of the following Apple Watch models:

Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 2

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muguy

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Apr 7, 2024 9:09 PM in response to Stoatbiz

Correct, the Apple Watch is compatible with the iPhone 8, but WatchOS 10 is not. If you have a watch connected to an iPhone 8 you will not be presented with WatchOS 10 as an option, just the latest version supported by your phone/watch combo.

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Stoatbiz Author

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Apr 7, 2024 7:37 PM in response to muguy

The actual Apple Watch SE we just wasted money on says it’s compatible with an iPhone 8 under system requirements :) Refurbished Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) GPS + Cellular, 44mm Midnight Aluminum Case with M/L Midnight Sport Band - Apple

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Do not buy a smartwatch if you have an iPhone 8

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