Can I use Apple Watch Series 10 with iPhone 8 Plus without iOS 18?

not sure what's gone into me, bought a watch10 only to found out iphone 8+ do not have the IOS18 to support the watch. is there any workaround besides upgrading the iphone?

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Posted on Dec 12, 2024 7:46 PM

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