Apple Watch Series 1 Moves to Obsolete Status in 2025

Apple has officially declared the Apple Watch Series 1 obsolete, ending support and repairs after seven years.
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Apple Watch Series 1 Moves to Obsolete Status in 2025
Why Is the Apple Watch Series 1 Now Obsolete? If you’ve been wondering, “Is my Apple Watch Series 1 still supported?” , the answer is now clear. Apple has officially classified the Apple Watch Series 1 as obsolete . This means that as of August 2025, devices released in 2016 no longer qualify for hardware repairs or official support. Apple follows a product lifecycle where devices become vintage after five years and obsolete after seven years. Once a product reaches this stage, it can no longer be serviced through Apple or Authorized Service Providers because replacement parts are no longer available. For Series 1 owners, this marks the official end of support and the point where planning an upgrade makes sense. Image : Google What Does Apple Watch Series 1 Obsolete Mean? When a device is added to Apple’s obsolete list , it signifies that the company has fully discontinued support for that product. For the Apple Watch Series 1, this milestone arrives after more than seven years since it was …