{
  "id": 6656021,
  "title": "You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/you-cant-use-apple-watchs-live-rewind-secretly-apple-says",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T22:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-live-rewind/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is introducing Live Rewind in the Series 12 and Ultra 4 models of the Apple Watch. This feature, which employs the S11 processor and new continual listening capabilities, listens to the wearer's surroundings. When activated through a double press on the Digital Crown, it provides a transcript of the last 15 seconds of audio. Users can share these snippets with Siri for further review or save them to the Siri app. However, Apple has stated that users cannot activate Live Rewind covertly. Upon activation, the Apple Watch produces a distinct audio chime and displays an animation with a microphone indicator, alerting nearby individuals. The feature only functions when activated deliberately, and all processing occurs locally on the device. It displays a 15-second text summary of the audio, and does not perform continuous transcription. Live Rewind can be enabled or disabled through the Watch app on an iPhone. The S11 chip, featuring a Secure Exclave, ensures that data processed in this compartment remains isolated from the OS, apps, user, and Apple. The audio is processed, then deleted, and audio recordings are not generated. The feature necessitates a Series 12 or Ultra 4 Apple Watch paired with an iPhone 16 or later, though the iPhone 16e is incompatible. Additionally, Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and users aged 13 or older are required. Live Rewind is set to roll out later in the year and won't be included in the initial watchOS 27 and iOS 27 versions.",
  "summary": "With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is adding Live Rewind, which relies on an S11 processor and new continual listening features. Live Rewind listens to what's happening around the wearer, and when activated with a double press on the Digital Crown, offers a transcript of what was said in the last 15 seconds. Apple says the feature will let users catch something they missed or are…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}