Apple finally says goodbye to the Apple Watch Series 3

Every time Apple introduces new generations of its products, the news goes beyond the devices that get all the attention. The fact is that updating his catalog also represents a silent farewell to other teams. This time it was the turn of the Apple Watch Series 3, which was discontinued by Cupertino..

The Apple Watch Series 3 was a pretty flashy case. Apple introduced it in 2017 and has continued to sell it even after launching a more complete and attractive alternative like the first generation Apple Watch SE in 2020.

Compared to later models, the watch seemed distinctly dated. But the link was valid not only in terms of design, since the software has also become a headache. User complaints began to recur when trying to update to the latest versions of watchOS, specifically 7 and 8. And as a harbinger of its near end, Apple excluded it from watchOS 9 compatible devices.

Before the SE was added to the catalog, the Apple Watch Series 3 was presented as an affordable alternative for those looking for their first smartwatch. However, since 2020, its continued availability in the Apple Store has been simply absurd.

It is true that the Series 3 brought with it very important achievements for that time. The highlight, of course, was the ability to connect LTE. It allowed use the watch completely independently of the iPhone, new to the Apple Watch family. But since then a lot of water has flowed under the bridge.

Goodbye Apple Watch Series 3