When I try to connect my Apple Watch to my iPhone it says that my phone doesn’t have the latest update?

when i try to connect my watch to my phone it says that my phone doesn’t have the latest update but it does

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Posted on Aug 22, 2023 08:28 PM

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dianavaz1 Author

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Posted on Aug 23, 2023 07:12 AM

Both devices are up to date and its still not working

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dianavaz1 Author

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Aug 23, 2023 07:12 AM in response to Rudegar

Both devices are up to date and its still not working

Rudegar

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Aug 23, 2023 12:13 AM in response to dianavaz1

if the watch is running watchOS9 then it requires an iphone that runs ios16 or newer

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