watchOS 27 for Apple Watch Unveiled with These Features
The update adds on-device Siri AI, a new app grid, and health tools, with a beta coming soon and a fall release planned.
- Apple unveiled watchOS 27 at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 8, 2026, featuring a revamped Siri AI personal assistant optimized for smaller watch screens.
- Powered by Google's Gemini AI, the new Siri AI utilizes personal context from supported apps to answer questions, with all processing handled by private cloud computing to protect user privacy.
- Beyond AI, the update adds perimenopause and menopause tracking to Apple Watch Health, while introducing a Dynamic App Grid and smarter Smart Stack widgets for faster app access.
- Compatibility for watchOS 27 is limited to 5 models from 2024 and 2025, excluding 6 older devices including the Apple Watch Series 9 and first-generation Apple Watch Ultra.
- Public beta access begins next month ahead of the full fall release, though Apple Intelligence features require pairing with an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max for full functionality.
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