{
  "id": 3084309,
  "title": "Your smartwatch could soon be obsolete",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/your-smartwatch-could-soon-be-obsolete",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:04:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91594921/your-smartwatch-could-soon-be-obsolete"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The end of support for smartwatches is becoming increasingly common as manufacturers set fixed schedules for patching and end the support window. Companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Google are discontinuing updates for various models. Apple's watchOS 27 will phase out support for older models, except for the Series 8 and Ultra, which may face hardware compatibility issues. Samsung Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro owners will see a change in updates, with security updates continuing for at least a year. Google's Pixel Watch 2, released in October 2023, will cease receiving updates and security patches by October. To safeguard against potential risks, users of aging smartwatches should refrain from using them for sensitive data, such as contactless payments, health metrics, and account logins. Additionally, they should avoid connecting to work or home Wi-Fi networks to minimize the risk of compromising other devices on the network.",
  "summary": "End of life for tech devices is kind of a fuzzy line. While people on tight budgets, or those who don’t need the latest and greatest features, often use their smartphones, tablets, and watches until they no longer run, the companies behind those devices eventually stop supporting them, which can open the door for hackers. The wording varies by company, and it’s not always set in stone, but at…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}