Customers receiving an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, or Apple Watch Ultra 4 on Friday must install a software update right away, according to MacRumors.
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The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will come with iOS 27, specifically versions 24A427 or 24A8428. The official launch version of iOS 27 is 24A437, indicating that users will need to update their devices during the setup process.
Similarly, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will include watchOS 27 with a version number of 24R359. The launch version for watchOS 27 is 24R364, meaning updates will also be necessary for these devices.