Watchos End of Life Dates
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Developers working with Apple devices often need to stay on top of the latest updates and security patches for their operating systems, including Watchos. Created to provide a seamless user experience, Watchos has been maintained by Apple since its inception. The main problem Watchos solves is providing a secure and stable platform for Apple Watch, allowing developers to focus on creating innovative applications. With a wide range of versions available, developers rely on Watchos to power their applications, and it is crucial for them to stay informed about the latest developments and updates.
The end-of-life landscape for Watchos is relatively straightforward, with a total of 10 versions released so far. Out of these, 9 versions have already reached their end-of-life, with the last one being version 11, which expired on 2025-09-15. Currently, only 1 version is still actively supported, which is the latest stable version 26.5. Since there is no next EOL date announced, developers can continue to use this version without worrying about immediate support termination. This information is vital for developers to plan their upgrades and ensure that their applications remain compatible and secure.
When it comes to security, Watchos has a clean track record, with a total of 0 CVEs tracked and 0 critical CVEs. As a result, there is no most affected version, and the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog status is not applicable. With no known security vulnerabilities, developers can focus on developing their applications without worrying about potential security risks. However, it is still essential for developers to stay informed about the latest updates and security patches to ensure the continued security and stability of their applications. By tracking Watchos end-of-life dates and security patch timelines, developers can proactively plan their upgrades and maintain the security of their applications.
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Until EOL | Latest | CVEs | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 14, 2026 | — | No | — | 27.0.1 | — | Active | |
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 39d ago | 26.6 | — | EOL | |
| 11 | Sep 16, 2024 | — | Sep 15, 2025 | 403d ago | 11.6.2 | — | EOL | |
| 10 | Sep 18, 2023 | — | Sep 16, 2024 | 767d ago | 10.6.2 | — | EOL | |
| 9 | Sep 12, 2022 | — | Sep 18, 2023 | 1131d ago | 9.6.4 | — | EOL | |
| 8 | Sep 20, 2021 | — | Sep 12, 2022 | 1502d ago | 8.8.2 | — | EOL | |
| 7 | Sep 16, 2020 | — | Sep 20, 2021 | 1859d ago | 7.6.2 | — | EOL | |
| 6 | Sep 19, 2019 | — | Sep 16, 2020 | 2228d ago | 6.3.1 | — | EOL | |
| 5 | Sep 17, 2018 | — | Sep 19, 2019 | 2591d ago | 5.3.10 | — | EOL | |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2017 | — | Sep 17, 2018 | 2958d ago | 4.3.2 | — | EOL | |
| 3 | Sep 13, 2016 | — | Sep 19, 2017 | 3321d ago | 3.2.3 | — | EOL |
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD
