Apple Watch ultra-1 · Version Status
Apple Watch ultra-1 End of Life Date
Apple Watch ultra-1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apple Watch ultra-1 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 23, 2022
Apple Watch ultra-1 series
What does Apple Watch ultra-1 end of life mean?
When Apple Watch ultra-1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Apple Watch ultra-1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apple Watch series-11 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apple Watch ultra-1 reach end of life?
Apple Watch ultra-1 has already reached end of life.
Is Apple Watch ultra-1 still supported?
Yes, Apple Watch ultra-1 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apple Watch ultra-1?
The recommended upgrade from Apple Watch ultra-1 is
Apple Watch series-11 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apple Watch full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apple Watch ultra-1 past EOL?
When Apple Watch ultra-1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Apple Watch should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.