Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 adding two new features soon

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are set to receive two new features later this year. These features, Siri Recap and Live Rewind, are part of watchOS 27 and aim to enhance the user experience.

Siri Recap is an ambient feature that takes notes on conversations throughout the day and creates high-level summaries using Apple Intelligence. These summaries can be used later to jog the user's memory, allowing them to stay present in the moment. The summaries automatically delete after 7 days if not saved. Apple has provided detailed privacy protections for this feature in a white paper.

Live Rewind is another 'Audio Intelligence' feature that will be available on the new Apple Watch models. It provides a way to revisit something that was just said. When the user double-presses the Digital Crown, a text snippet from the last 15 seconds is displayed on the Apple Watch, allowing them to catch something they missed or understand better. Users can ask Siri about the content of the snippet or save it to the Siri app. Apple has also outlined the privacy protections for Live Rewind in detail.

Both features are expected to be introduced in watchOS 27.3, which is anticipated to launch in beta soon. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 can be purchased discounted from Amazon or bought as refurbished models from Apple's refurbished store.