How long will Apple watch 1 be supported on iOS devices

[ianrip]

I’m not an expert but how long has other apple devices been supported in real time. example Iphone 4 is no longer supported on ios 8??

IPod
iPhone
iPad
ATV
Mac’s in general
same in the IOS

Will it be different for Watch, will it have support longer than the average of 4-5 years.
How long will YOUR expensive Watch be able to work with the latest iphone-7-8-9 etc

The following devices are compatible with iOS 8:
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5S
• iPod touch 5th generation
• iPad 2
• iPad with Retina Display

 

[Gav2k]

I’m not an expert but how long has other apple devices been supported in real time. example Iphone 4 is no longer supported on ios 8??

IPod
iPhone
iPad
ATV
Mac’s in general
same in the IOS
6
7
8

Will it be different for Watch, will it have support longer than the average of 4-5 years ???

The watch isn't running full blown iOS so I don't think this questions relivant

 

[Julien]

The watch isn't running full blown iOS so I don't think this questions relivant

Not really, the Watch's wOS is 100% dependent on the iOS Companion App. Any wOS update MUST go through the iOS Companion App.

 

[yegon]

iOS9 & 10 are all but definites. 11 is likely too I expect, but horribly gimped and slow by that stage most likely.

 

[fousfous]

1st iPod works in the latest version of iTunes, so I think the compatibilities of the companion app isn't a problem.

 

[Julien]

1st iPod works in the latest version of iTunes, so I think the compatibilities of the companion app isn't a problem.

The OP is asking about how long will it be supported. Not just will it work.

 

[fousfous]

The OP is asking about how long will it be supported. Not just will it work.

Yeah that's what I was saying.
You can use the first iPod on the latest Mac, so you can use your Watch with your last iPhone for a very long time.