Apple Announces watchOS 27 Release for September 14
Apple confirmed that watchOS 27 will be released on September 14, introducing a dedicated Siri app, a new app launcher, and other feature changes for supported Apple Watch models.
Apple said the next version of its watchOS operating system will be available on Monday, September 14. The update, watchOS 27, adds a dedicated Siri app that expands the voice assistant’s capabilities and enables conversation syncing across compatible Apple devices.
The new software also changes how users launch apps: a single press of the Digital Crown now opens a dynamic grid showing suggested apps and Siri, while the traditional full app launcher remains accessible with an additional step.
Other modifications include a unified Find My app, expanded Smart Stack suggestions, and enhancements to the Workout Buddy feature. The update removes the Walkie-Talkie function and eliminates the double-click Digital Crown shortcut that previously provided a multitasking option.
watchOS 27 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3.