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watchOS 27 upgrade coming to Apple Watch this month
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple will release watchOS 27 on Monday, September 14, introducing a dedicated Siri AI app and enhanced assistant capabilities that sync conversations across Apple devices.
- Siri AI improvements in watchOS 27 beta 8 have made the assistant more responsive to everyday requests and better at handling broad knowledge questions without needing an iPhone.
- Some features are removed in watchOS 27, including Walkie-Talkie and the previous multitasking shortcut accessed by double-clicking the Digital Crown, which now opens a dynamic app grid with suggested apps and Siri.
- Additional updates include a unified Find My app, expanded Smart Stack suggestions, and enhancements to the Workout Buddy feature.
- watchOS 27 supports Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3, with more details available in feature roundups and related Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 coverage.
