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Apple has seeded the first beta of iOS 27.3, which brings back the redesigned Health app (split into Insights, Longevity and Browse tabs) that had been tested but dropped from iOS 27.2. The update also adds a Gym Strength feature for Apple Fitness+ that builds adaptive four-week workout plans, plus Reachability support for iPhone Duo.
Apple's watchOS 27.3 and iOS 27.3 betas, released this week, introduce Siri Recap and Live Rewind, two 'Audio Intelligence' features exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Siri Recap ambiently listens to conversations throughout the day and generates AI summaries that can be deleted automatically after up to seven days unless manually saved.
Samsung's second-generation Galaxy Watch Ultra features a 1.52-inch display with peak brightness of 5,000 nits, up from 3,500 nits on the original model, and is described as lighter and slimmer than its predecessor and Apple's Watch Ultra 4. It retains the 47mm squircle design, proprietary Dynamic Lug System for bands, and lacks a rotating bezel, with button protrusions reduced and less orange accenting than before.
Apple has released the first developer beta of watchOS 27.3, introducing two Audio Intelligence features announced in September: Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Both work only on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with Siri Recap generating Apple Intelligence summaries of conversations and Live Rewind showing a 15-second transcript when the Digital Crown is double-pressed.
Retailers including Amazon and Apple's refurbished store are running discounts across several Apple and Beats products, including AirPods Pro 3 at over 20% off, Apple Watch Ultra 4 models near $100 off, M5 MacBook Air up to $200 off, and the M5 Max Mac Studio at a $200 discount. Beats 360 headphones and a Beats USB-C cable are also at their lowest prices tracked so far.
Apple's watchOS 27.3 developer beta introduces two Audio Intelligence features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Live Rewind, which shows a transcript of the last 15 seconds of audio, and Siri Recap, which summarizes conversations. Both features require opting in through the iPhone's Watch app, are off by default, and Live Rewind needs an initial microphone calibration before use.
Apple's watchOS 27.3 beta brings two Audio Intelligence tools first shown alongside the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Siri Recap, which generates titled summaries of conversations, and Live Rewind, which transcribes the last 15 seconds of audio on demand via a double-press of the Digital Crown. Both features rely on the watches' always-listening microphones and are limited to the two newest Apple Watch models.
Multiple retailers are discounting Apple products ahead of Black Friday, including several Apple Watch Ultra 4 configurations down nearly $100, AirTag 2 at $17.50 each, M5 MacBook Air starting at $1,099, and 2026 Mac mini models up to $150 off. AirPods Pro 3 are also discounted over 20%, alongside price cuts on Magic Keyboards and Apple's Dynamic Power Adapter.
Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99, a $100 discount across multiple colors that matches its lowest price since launch. The smartwatch runs on Apple's new S11 chip and includes Apple Intelligence features like Sound Recognition and Live Rewind, plus improved health sensors and a new Readiness score feature.
9to5Mac published a weekend roundup of discounted Apple products, including the Apple Watch Ultra, AirTag, MacBooks, and AirPods available from various retailers. The deals are time-limited promotional offers rather than official Apple price cuts.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4, which launched with a $799 price tag, is now available on Amazon for $699.99, a $99 reduction. This marks the first significant discount since the watch's release and undercuts the previous 2024 low of $774.
Amazon is running early Black Friday discounts on Apple accessories, including the AirTag 2 four-pack at $69.99 (about $17.50 each) and AirPods Pro 3 at roughly $50 off. Separately, Apple opened pre-orders for new hardware including an OLED iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro models, and MacBook Pro units with a PROLED XDR Display, while Best Buy launched its own Week 1 Black Friday doorbuster sale with discounts on Apple Watch Ultra 4 and M5 MacBook Air.