GoKawiilApple releases watchOS 27 with full Siri AI and new health features
Apple has begun rolling out watchOS 27, which requires iOS 27 to install via the iPhone Watch app. The update brings a fully capable Siri AI assistant matching the version on iPhone and Mac, a new Siri watch face, a Tap gesture, and additional health features, along with general performance improvements. Notably, the update drops support for several older models including the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, Series 6, 7, 8, and the second-generation SE.
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By giving Apple Watch the same Siri capabilities as iPhone and Mac rather than a limited version, Apple is positioning the wearable as a full participant in its cross-device AI ecosystem, with conversations syncing across devices. Dropping support for multiple recent models also signals Apple is tightening hardware requirements to support more demanding on-device AI features, which could push some users toward upgrades sooner than expected.
- watchOS 27 requires iOS 27 already installed on the paired iPhone.
- New full-featured Siri AI syncs conversations across Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac.
- Several watch models, including Ultra 1 and Series 6-8, no longer support the update.
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