Apple today launched a new beta version of watchOS 27 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, with the update coming more than two weeks after the first beta launched. This beta is only available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which did not receive the second beta update released earlier this week.
The beta version can be downloaded through the Watch app on iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of 50% or higher for the new software to be installed.
watchOS 27 will include Siri AI, the smartest, most capable version of Siri. Siri can have back-and-forth conversations, and has access to general knowledge of the world and your personal data to answer questions and find information. Siri AI on Apple Watch requires an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, including iPhone 15 Pro and later.
There’s a new dynamic app grid that highlights apps suggested by Siri and more intuitive Smart Stack suggestions. You can find your parked car, see pinned messages, receive noise alerts, and view ID and transit cards.
Liquid Glass has been updated to improve readability, and Workout Buddy works on Apple Watch even when an iPhone isn’t nearby. Workout Buddy also gets new metrics like incremental increases in distance, pace, or duration. Apple added a new all-in-one Find My app with Precision Finding support, and performance optimizations improve battery life.
To learn more about what’s new in watchOS 27, check out our watchOS 27 summary.
