Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers

Apple has released the seventh beta of watchOS 27 to developers, following the launch of the sixth beta a week prior. To download the beta, developers can use the Watch app on their iPhones with a free developer account. The Apple Watch must be charging, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of at least 50% for the new software update to install. The beta is available for all Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 27, except for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

watchOS 27 introduces advanced Siri AI, providing a more capable and conversational version of Siri. Siri can engage in back-and-forth conversations, access general world knowledge, and utilize personal data to answer questions and find relevant information. However, for Siri AI to function on the Apple Watch, the user must have an iPhone supporting Apple Intelligence, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro and later models.

Apple has added a Dynamic app grid that highlights Siri-suggested apps, along with more intuitive Smart Stack Suggestions. Other features in watchOS 27 include improved legibility through Liquid Glass updates, the ability to locate a parked car, view pinned messages, receive noise alerts, and access identity and transit cards. Workout Buddy, a feature that works on the Apple Watch even without an iPhone nearby, has also been enhanced with new metrics like progressive increases to distance, pace, or duration.

Additionally, Apple has introduced a new all-in-one Find My app with Precision Finding support and performance optimizations that improve battery life. For more information on the features of watchOS 27, readers can refer to the watchOS 27 roundup.