Apple Releases watchOS 5.3.10 and 8.8.2 to Maintain FaceTime and iMessage on Older Apple Watches
Key summary
Apple released watchOS 5.3.10 and watchOS 8.8.2, apple released watchOS 5.3.10 and watchOS 8.8.2 for older Apple Watch models.
WatchOS 5.3.10 is available for Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, and Series 4 watchOS 5.3.10 is available for specific older Series models.
WatchOS 8.8.2 is available for Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, and original Apple Watch SE watchOS 8.8.2 is available for a range of Series models and the original SE.
Certificate update extends the certificate required for device activation, iMessage, and FaceTime to function, release notes describe the purpose of the updates.
Certificate will ensure the apps and features continue to work after January 2027, the certificate would have expired under the existing schedule.
