My apple watch won’t update until I update my iPhone 7

I have an iPhone 7 plus that is updated to iOS 15.7

That is the latest update available for the iPhone 7 plus as Apple will not allow iOS 16 for this phone

However, my apple watch is way more recent but refuses to download its latest iOS.

The message I am getting is that I have to update my iPhone software first.

This I can’t do further than version 15.7

What am i supposed to do? Throw my watch away?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 9:55 PM

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Sep 19, 2022 9:51 PM in response to abouldahab

So, not only did Apple render my iPhone 7 obsolete but it did the same for my more recent Apple Watch.

A phone in perfect working condition is no more supported by its manufacturer and a Watch that’s good for the knacker’s yard.

I wonder what the relevant EU authorities would think if I brought this to their attention?

Let’s see.

My consumer rights in this case are definitely at stake and the sustainability concept for manufactured products is also on the line. I reckon, I have a very good case.

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Sep 19, 2022 1:22 AM in response to abouldahab

You need an iphone running ios16 which is an iphone 8 or higher.

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