{"id":639712,"date":"2026-06-15T11:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/639712\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:15:21","slug":"ai-powered-siri-is-finally-coming-to-apple-watch-but-theres-a-big-catch-you-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/639712\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-powered Siri is finally coming to Apple Watch \u2014 but there\u2019s a big catch you should know about"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple\u2019s overhauled, AI-powered Siri<\/a> experience debuted at WWDC 2026<\/a>, and best of all, it will be available on Apple Watch via the forthcoming watchOS 27<\/a> software. However, there\u2019s a catch: Not all Apple Watch users will be able to access the latest release.<\/p>\n

As a refresher, Apple teamed up with Google<\/a> to help power its latest Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI<\/a>. The upgraded personal assistant promises a more conversational experience, with the ability to pull relevant information from compatible apps and a database of broad, timely world knowledge, to deliver a richer and more useful experience.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s everything you need to know about support for Siri AI on Apple Watch<\/a> via watchOS 27.<\/p>\n

Latest Videos FromwatchOS 27 support is limited to six models<\/p>\n

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Apple watches that will support WatchOS 27<\/p>\n

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While last year\u2019s watchOS 26 <\/a>software was supported by smartwatch models as old as 2020\u2019s Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 27 is compatible with a far smaller selection of models.<\/p>\n

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All of the 2025 Apple Watch models will be eligible to upgrade to watchOS 27, including the Apple Watch Series 11<\/a>, Apple Watch SE 3<\/a>, and Apple Watch Ultra 3.<\/a> The Apple Watch Series 9<\/a>, Series 10,<\/a> and Ultra 2<\/a> are additionally supported.<\/p>\n

And\u2026 that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

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It’s unclear whether AI features also require the latest iPhone<\/p>\n

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When Apple first announced watchOS 27, the marketing materials suggested that, in addition to owning one of the best Apple Watch<\/a> models, you\u2019ll also need to ensure your smartwatch is paired with an Apple Intelligent capable iPhone (15 Pro, Pro Max, or newer) to access the wrist-based AI features.<\/p>\n

However, updates to the watchOS 27 page<\/a> now suggest that Apple’s latest smartwatch software will work with any paired iPhone running iOS 27, including models as old as the iPhone 11.<\/p>\n

watchOS 27 also brings these AI enhancements<\/p>\n

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In addition to Siri AI, watchOS 27 also unlocks all sorts of other useful AI-powered features, like a new Dynamic App Grid that auto-populates with your most-used apps, Call Context to display relevant information when mentioned during a phone conversation, and a smarter Smart Stack that automatically populates the Stack with useful apps based on context.<\/p>\n

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Plus, a new single-tap gesture control makes it even easier to open an app or information via the Smart Stack.<\/p>\n

watchOS 27: Outlook<\/p>\n

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While I\u2019m genuinely excited to take Siri AI for a spin, I\u2019m equally annoyed by the platform’s super-limited compatibility with older Apple Watch models. After all, shouldn\u2019t a smartwatch like the Apple Watch Series 8<\/a>, which isn\u2019t even four years old, be supported by the latest operating system? I sure think so.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, I\u2019m hopeful (though not optimistic) that Cupertino will eventually roll out a separate version of watchOS 27 without all the AI features for folks with slightly older, yet still relevant, Apple Watch models.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on watchOS 27 and the new Apple Watch AI features? Let me know in the poll or comments below.<\/p>\n

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