WatchOS 27 has arrived: How to download the developer beta now

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After unveiling WatchOS 27 at WWDC 2026, Apple made the developer beta version available to users. While most watch users will receive a free software update to iOS 27 this fall (though availability may vary by carrier, region, and local regulations), you can get access as early as right now in a few simple steps.

WatchOS 27 is the successor to WatchOS 26, the latest operating system for Apple's lineup of smartwatches. Notably, the WatchOS 27 software will not be available for the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, and 9, and the first-gen Apple Watch Ultra.

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