Tell us problem solver....do series 4 and 5 have the hardware needed for watchOS11? Or is this just an Apple money/power grab? Just curious.
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Apple Breaks watchOS Updates On Older Apple Watch Models [Update: Fixed]
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That is NOT possible anywhere, with any product, at any time for obvious reasons. You know that.
Of course I do - see my Post #13 up above. I was looking for an answer from the person I was responding to who said more time was needed.
New software features predicated on new chip features means older software could not possibly run the new software without an emulator of some kind.
Apple has had basic compatibility going back perhaps six or seven models of chips in a given group. The older chips without the necessary "features" can not run those new apps/programs that require those features.
Plain and Simple. If one wants to run the latest software and programs, one has to acquire the hardware that will run that software.
Remember the phrase : You Pay to Play in Apple World.
Apple has had basic compatibility going back perhaps six or seven models of chips in a given group. The older chips without the necessary "features" can not run those new apps/programs that require those features.
Plain and Simple. If one wants to run the latest software and programs, one has to acquire the hardware that will run that software.
Remember the phrase : You Pay to Play in Apple World.
Apple finding ways to get people to upgrade to a newer model watch
I have the AW Ultra 2. I think I’m going to go as far as I can on watchOS 11 without going to 12. The features aren’t worth it and the biggest victim is the battery life. Sorry for all the folks this busted updates on.
When they should be switching to Garmin for Apple's lack of innovation.
Thought it was just me. I have two Ultra 2’s that now have the battery life of a Series watch. Used to get 48 hours no problem. Lucky if I get 24 now.
I'm hoping that this newest update to watchOS 11.3 will restore the automatic transfer of watch screenshots to iPhone, a function that has worked properly on versions thru v.10.6 but was broken by v.11 on my watch 9 and iPhone 15 Pro Max. I'm waiting for someone else to try it first. Any volunteers?
But there could be less bugs, much less, than there are currently.
Disappointing. Expecting a fix from Apple in the next few weeks. Very annoying to have these kinds of issues. Not waiting for it as my old Seres 5 was already updated.
You weren’t looking for an answer, you were trying to shut them up. It’s a kids’ tactic, we all know it and it is not a good look on you.
Yeah if I could go back I’d stay on the latest version of 10 because it could get me 2 days easy.
Apple already fixed that though last year I thought. Remove leather from devices and use plastic for cases, then have you trade in your old useless crap for their new device!
Or maybe that was all just a way to get people to buy something and feel good about it rather than actually helping the environment.
The devices themselves are the issue with E-waste. Obsolescence of devices by keeping devices usable as long as possible. Removal of leather......replaced with Fine fabric replacement for leather and silicone cases didn't go well. Feel good part is always a happy fix.
Nope, sorry.
"We" all know it? Speaking for everyone? That certainly qualifies as a tactic.
That’s what users are demanding.zero testing going on.
copying zuckerburg's work moto, work fast, break things.
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So you are claiming that Apple did this intentionally?? Another conspiracy theory??
I am making an educated guess, that everyone has been on the receiving end, and most of us have probably used the measurability fallacy ourselves. It was pretty much a staple in elementary and middle school. I am not speaking for anyone else. The ”it” in ”We all know it” is the tactic / fallacy, not that you are using it.