We need to talk about Siri AI for Apple Watch
Siri AI on Apple Watch arrived two cycles late for watchOS 27 beta this summer. I had high hopes for how new Siri could transform Apple Watch into an AI wearable. What actually happened in July and August is that Siri has been remarkably unusable in watchOS 27 beta. Like “hold off on updating” bad. This week, I half-expected Apple to remove “Siri AI” from watchOS 27 beta 8 and revert to the…
Apple announced Siri AI on the Apple Watch, but its arrival was delayed for watchOS 27 beta this summer. Despite initial hopes that it would transform the Apple Watch into an AI wearable, the reality in July and August was quite different. Siri has been remarkably unusable during this period, leaving users questioning whether to hold off on updating or revert to the previous version of Siri.
However, things have taken an unexpected turn as the issues plaguing Siri AI on Apple Watch seem to have been resolved. The problems like slowness, unreliability, and slow performance with tasks such as setting alarms, creating reminders, and controlling HomeKit accessories have vanished. This change marks a significant improvement, making Siri AI on Apple Watch a much more enjoyable experience.
For those who have been eagerly awaiting this AI wearable feature, it seems like a night-and-day difference now. The author expresses optimism that the improved Siri AI will continue to work well, addressing the gap in AI capabilities on Apple Watch.
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