Apple launches watchOS 27 with AI-powered Siri

Apple has unveiled watchOS 27, the next major software update for the Apple Watch, featuring a new AI-powered Siri, expanded health tools, and a redesigned interface. The update was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference and is scheduled for a public release this fall.

The central upgrade is Siri AI, a next-generation assistant powered by Apple Intelligence. Designed for more natural, conversational interactions, it can understand personal context, answer complex questions, and perform actions across apps directly from the wrist. This includes tasks like sharing flight details, changing Activity ring goals, or retrieving information from personal notes. A new, dedicated Siri app will consolidate conversations, allowing users to start a query on an iPhone and continue it on the watch, with the option to pin important discussions for quick access.

However, the feature's rollout will be phased. Siri AI is not included in the initial developer beta and is expected to arrive in a subsequent beta update later this year. At launch, it will be available in English but will not be available in the European Union due to the Digital Markets Act, nor in China as Apple...