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The Apple Watch does a lot more than just tell the time. When paired with an iPhone, the Watch can send texts, make calls, act as your credit card, play music from anywhere, and more.
Unfortunately, not much of this works without an iPhone. And even more unfortunately, not every Apple Watch works with every iPhone.
The Apple Watch was designed to be a companion to your iPhone. This means that if you don’t have the right phone, your Watch will be just that — a watch.
As of this writing, Apple only sells three types of Apple Watches: The Apple Watch Series 3, Series 6, and SE. That said, if you go to a third-party seller, you can easily find other models (like 2019’s Series 5).
Keep in mind, however, that these other models aren’t supported by Apple anymore. This means that they might not be able to run all apps, or install all watchOS updates.
Here’s a rundown of every Apple Watch ever released, and what kind of iPhone (and version of iOS) you’ll need to unlock all their features.
Quick tip: If you’re not sure what type of iPhone you currently have, or what version of iOS you’re running, you can check easily.
Open your Settings app and tap “General.” Then tap “About” at the top of the page. In the list that appears, the type of iPhone you have will be listed next to “Model Name.” The current iOS version will be listed next to “Software Version.”
Which iPhones are compatible with the 1st Generation Apple Watch
The first Apple Watch came out in early 2015, in gold and rose gold with a black or white cap. You can snatch some versions for less than $100, but it comes without GPS.
The 1st Generation Apple Watch will work with an iPhone 5 or newer, running iOS 8.2 or newer.
Which iPhones are compatible with the Apple Watch Series 1
Series 1 released in 2016 with less aesthetic options, and no built-in GPS.
The Apple Watch Series 1 will work with an iPhone 5 or newer, with at least iOS 11 installed.
Which iPhones are compatible with the Apple Watch Series 2
Series 2, also released in 2016, came with a built-in GPS and water resistance up to 50 meters, the current standard for Apple Watches.
The Apple Watch Series 2 will work with an iPhone 5 or newer, with at least iOS 11 installed.
Which iPhones are compatible with the Apple Watch Series 3
The Series 3 is still being sold today. At $199, it’s the cheapest available but has the fewest features.
When it was originally released, you could buy an Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular capabilities — this lets you send messages or make calls even when away from your iPhone. Apple doesn’t sell the cellular version of the Watch anymore, but you can buy it from third-party sellers.
The Apple Watch Series 3 requires an iPhone 6s or newer, running at least iOS 14. Some older, used models may be compatible with iPhone 6 and older iOS …read more
Source:: Business Insider
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