Watch comparisons

[Chris Cook5]

If I ask for Apple Watch Series 1 for Christmas. How long do you think Apple will Support it since they are keeping it in the lineup for now versus series 2

 

[Sherry_B]

They'll probably support it until the software no longer works with the hardware. How long that will be is difficult to guess.

 

[TripleOne]

I’m not sure.. but I’d say somewhere around 2-3 years.

 

[Mac Guy]

I’m not sure.. but I’d say somewhere around 2-3 years.

I think that's a pretty good bet. Selling it now only to have it declared unsupported in less that 2-3 years seems pretty unlikely.

 

[Chris Cook5]

Is the only thing between 1 and 2 is waterproof

 

[doogald]

Is the only thing between 1 and 2 is waterproof

In addition, the 2 has a GPS radio. Also, the 2 has a ceramic back, the Series 1 is composite.

Comparison of Series 1, Series 3, and Series 3 cellular: https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/#mn_p

(Note that the non-cellular Series 3 also has a composite back vs. ceramic back.)

 

[Sherry_B]

I’m not sure.. but I’d say somewhere around 2-3 years.

I know the watch is much different than the phone, but look how long they supported the iPhone 5. Five years before they decided not to update it to the latest iOS.

Every time I think about that it makes me so glad I switched to iPhone.

 

[tcuprof]

I know the watch is much different than the phone, but look how long they supported the iPhone 5. Five years before they decided not to update it to the latest iOS.

Every time I think about that it makes me so glad I switched to iPhone.

And, even then, it's not like the phone stopped working. In theory, an iPhone 5 would still operate just fine today. I assume watches will be the same. I expect my Apple Watch original to function just fine long after Apple stops providing software updates.

 

[Sherry_B]

And, even then, it's not like the phone stopped working. In theory, an iPhone 5 would still operate just fine today. I assume watches will be the same. I expect my Apple Watch original to function just fine long after Apple stops providing software updates.

Absolutely. Apple products are typically built very solid. But this was more about how long it will be supported.