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watchOS 27 beta 3 brings Siri AI to the Apple Watch

AppleInsider • Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Apple Watch owners can now finally use the new-and-improved Siri AI, thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3. watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces a dedicated Siri app. At WWDC 2026, Apple's virtual assistant received a long-overdue upgrade. Siri AI, available on iOS 27 beta, supports contextual awareness and understands natural language, effectively making it an Apple-designed chatbot. Initially, Siri AI was made available to developers with an iPhone , iPad , Mac , or Apple Vision Pro . With Monday's watchOS 27 developer beta, however, the revamped digital assistant has made its way to the Apple Watch , in the form of a dedicated Siri app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Watch owners can now finally use the new-and-improved Siri AI, thanks to watchOS 27 beta 3.

watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces a dedicated Siri app.

At WWDC 2026, Apple's virtual assistant received a long-overdue upgrade.

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