watchOS 27 gets a Siri upgrade and perimenopause features
Key takeaways
- Apple Apple has today announced watch OS 27 in what can only be described as a whistlestop tour of its OS development.
- As with the rest of its ecosystem, Apple says the Siri on your wrist will be able to understand clues from your context and engage with apps.
- Arguably, the second biggest feature announced for watchOS was an update to the Health app for perimenopause and menopause support.
Apple Apple has today announced watch OS 27 in what can only be described as a whistlestop tour of its OS development. Naturally, the biggest feature is the new AI-infused Siri, designed to be used with natural language statements from the user.
As with the rest of its ecosystem, Apple says the Siri on your wrist will be able to understand clues from your context and engage with apps. And, you can go back to a prior chat with Siri inside the app and seamlessly switch between another i OS (etc) device and your watch. In addition, there's a new dynamic app grid that puts Siri at the heart of the menu whether you want it there or not. Around that, a matrix of your most used app shortcuts will be visible, as well as any apps Siri thinks you might want to use in a given moment.
Arguably, the second biggest feature announced for watchOS was an update to the Health app for perimenopause and menopause support. If you use your Apple Watch to log your menstrual cycle, the system will monitor your patterns for any irregularities. Should it find any, users will be directed toward educational material advising them on next steps and other symptoms to look out for.