Apple has officially launched the watchOS 27.2 update, which is the first major update for the watchOS 27 operating system dedicated to Apple smartwatches. Users can download the new update via the built-in Settings app on the watch, or through the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone, provided that the watch is connected to a charger and the battery level exceeds 50 percent.
This update brings a prominent set of AI enhancements to Apple's personal assistant (Siri AI), along with expanding its availability to include additional languages such as French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, noting that these AI features are still unavailable in European Union countries or mainland China.
Key Siri AI Features and Updates in the New Release
- Previous Context Retrieval: Siri assistant can now remember previous conversations, allowing users to ask it about information mentioned earlier, such as restaurant recommendations from last week.
- Wider Information Sources: The system can pull data from various sources to provide more accurate answers, including images attached to messages, attendance at calendar events, and voicemail, along with improved search results from Safari browser history and the Reading List.
- Excluded Apps Management: This new feature allows users to specify which apps Siri, search services, and suggestions can access through a single central setting on the phone.
- Higher Response Speed: The update provides much faster responses when using the AI assistant directly from the wrist via Apple Watch.
What Changes Practically for Users?
This update represents a direct response to user feedback regarding the slow performance of AI features in previous versions on Apple Watches. By improving on-device processing speed and expanding the personal data sources the assistant can rely on, Apple seeks to provide a smoother and more productive interaction experience. However, the continued absence of these features in some markets, such as the European Union, imposes restrictions on the global scope of benefit from the update's capabilities.