Apple to disable EU iPhone Watch WiFi | JQJO

Apple will disable automatic Wi‑Fi credential syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for European Union users in iOS 26.2, according to a report that Apple reportedly confirmed to Numerama. The change, tied to the EU’s Digital Markets Act and a year-end compliance deadline aligning with next month’s release, means watches may need manual password entry when the phone is out of range, with credentials then likely stored on the watch. Apple has criticized the rules, warned of privacy risks, and appealed the Commission’s decision in EU court.