Apple launches watchOS 27 with AI-powered Siri and new health features
Apple's watchOS 27 update, available now for compatible Apple Watch models, introduces an AI-enhanced Siri, new health tools, and design changes, while dropping support for several older devices.
Apple has begun rolling out watchOS 27, the latest operating system for Apple Watch, which can be installed through the Watch app after updating to iOS 27. The update is not compatible with the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, Series 7, Series 6, or second-generation Apple Watch SE.
Key additions include a full-featured Siri AI that matches the capabilities of the assistant on iPhone and Mac, a consolidated Find My app, a new Tap gesture for navigating Smart Stack, a Dynamic App Grid as the default Home screen, and a Siri Modular watch face. Health and fitness tools have been expanded, and Apple has added design tweaks and battery-optimization suggestions.
Three features have been removed, though the article does not specify which. Apple states that watchOS 27 also brings bug fixes and performance refinements intended to make the system run smoother.
"Conversations you have with Siri on Apple Watch will sync to all your devices via the new Siri app," the company said.
Users must have a compatible watch model and the latest iOS version to install the update.