The days of the Apple Watch Series 3 are reportedly numbered: Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the five-year-old smartwatch could reach the end of its life in the third quarter of 2022.
The Apple Watch Series 3 has survived the last few years, despite the availability of an affordable Apple Watch SE and users complaining about how difficult it is to update the watch with each new software version. According to Kuo However, the product could be discontinued because its computing power no longer meets the requirements of the new watchOS. Apple will probably present watchOS 9 as part of WWDC 2022, which has not yet been announced.
watchOS 9 could retire Apple Watch Series 3
Apple will also reportedly introduce three new watches this year: Apple Watch Series 8, a second generation of the Apple Watch SE, and a sport version of the Apple Watch with a rugged finish. Although Apple will likely discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3, users will be able to enjoy the benefits of Apple Fitness+ for a while longer, as the company is ensuring that users can enjoy its fitness service even with an entry-level watch. (Photo by Eremin / Bigstockphoto)