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Apple Unveils OS 27 Updates with AI Focus, Phasing Out Older Devices

WireByte Staff · June 9, 2026

Apple's WWDC announced operating system updates across its devices, highlighted by the integration of 'Siri AI' and Apple Intelligence features. While iOS 27 maintains support for iPhone 11 and newer, watchOS 27 drops several older Apple Watch models. macOS 27 Golden Gate also ends support for Intel-based Macs. tvOS 27 drops support for the Apple TV HD and 1st gen 4K.

Key points

  • Apple, the technology company, unveiled its new operating system updates with a focus on AI integration at its WWDC conference.
  • The updates include iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, with iOS 27 expected to be released in September.
  • The rollout of watchOS 27 will discontinue support for Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, and original SE/Ultra models, and tvOS 27 will no longer support the Apple TV HD and 1st gen 4K.
  • macOS 27 Golden Gate will exclusively support Apple silicon Macs, phasing out Intel-based models.
  • Critics say the move to phase out older devices may be seen as a way for Apple to encourage customers to upgrade to newer models.
  • The updates aim to provide significant performance enhancements and AI-driven features, with the integration of 'Siri AI' and 'Apple Intelligence'.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) showcased the next generation of its operating systems, focusing heavily on AI integration with 'Siri AI' and 'Apple Intelligence.' The new software suite, branded with the '27' moniker for many platforms, includes iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.

Key to the updates are significant performance enhancements and AI-driven features. iOS 27, expected in September, will run on all iPhones compatible with iOS 26, including the iPhone 11. However, the rollout of watchOS 27 marks a larger-than-usual culling of older hardware, discontinuing support for several Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, and original SE/Ultra models. Similarly, macOS 27 Golden Gate exclusively supports Apple silicon Macs, phasing out Intel-based models. tvOS 27 also discontinues support for the Apple TV HD and the first-generation Apple TV 4K.

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