Apple watchOS 10 was announced at the WWDC event alongside iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, iPadOS 17, and more. The new upgrade has changed a lot of features including widgets, fitness apps, clock images, and more. Also, Apple has announced what devices are compatible with watchOS 10 and when can you have the public beta. You can also check via iPhone whether your Apple Watch will work with watchOS 10 or not.
watchOS 10 Compatible Devices
After the announcement of WatchOS 10, the users of Apple watches have been wondering if their devices will run on the new upgrade. If you have brought the latest versions of Apple watches, like the Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra, you can get all the features of the new upgrade.
You will need iOS 17 on your iPhone to use Apple Watch with watchOS 10. iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and all the above generations are compatible with the new Apple watchOS. watchOS 10 will run with Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch SE, and above models.
- Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Apple Watch SE – all the models.
- Apple Watch Ultra.
These were all the watchOS 10 compatible devices. But remember, it will only be supported if your iPhone has the latest iOS 17. If not, you can update your iPhone and enjoy the new features. To know when you can install the latest version of watchOS 10 and how you can do it, continue reading along.
How To Download watchOS 10?
The new watchOS 10 feature will be available to users in the first week of July, according to Apple. However, it is currently in Beta testing for Developers, and it is not recommended to use as it will crack down on certain features in your Apple Watch. Moreover, it is likely to get released along with the new Apple Watch Series 9 in the coming months. You can visit Apple’s Developer Website to know about the latest news on the release of watchOS 10.
How can you install it?
The public beta will come in July and can be installed via the OTA update. While the Developer Beta version is already out, if you have a developer account you can test that out. Or else just wait for the Public Beta version of watchOS 10 which will be more optimized and bug-free. To check for updates go to the general settings on your Watch app. Look for software updates on your device and click on it. Follow the instructions that will appear on the screen. In this way, you can easily download and enjoy the latest watchOS 10 features.