If you have never owned an Apple Watch, today’s lineup comes down to two choices: Apple Watch Series 12 from $399 or Apple Watch Ultra 4 from $799. Both use the new S11 chip and the same Health Sensing System, so the health features that Apple spent most of its keynote on do not depend…
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Apple's New Health Features: Which Need an Apple Watch, Which Need an iPhone, and Which Need Both
Apple spread its new health features across three places today: the Health Sensing System in Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, watchOS 27 for existing watches, and a redesigned Health app arriving with iOS 27 on September 14. Some features need only an iPhone, some need only a new watch, and the most talked-about…
Siri AI Arrives on iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods: Where It Works on September 14 and What Needs an Upgrade
Apple’s new Siri AI reaches three product lines on Monday, September 14, when iOS 27 and watchOS 27 ship as free updates. It launches in beta in English, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish following in October, and it runs on-device and through Private Cloud Compute as part of Apple Intelligence. The catch is…
Workout Buddy Drops the iPhone Requirement and Learns Spanish, GymKit Adds AirPods Pro 3 Heart Rate
Workout Buddy on Apple Watch no longer needs a nearby iPhone in watchOS 27. It works over Wi-Fi or cellular on its own, and it adds Spanish as a second language. Separately, GymKit gains support for AirPods Pro 3 heart rate syncing with compatible gym equipment and improved treadmill accuracy. Both changes were announced alongside…
watchOS 27 Cycle Tracking Adds Perimenopause and Menopause Support: What It Does
watchOS 27 adds perimenopause and menopause support to Cycle Tracking on Apple Watch. Users 40 and over will get a notification when changes in their cycle suggest perimenopause, and the app adds notifications for postmenopausal bleeding. The update arrives free on Monday, September 14, 2026, though Apple says the feature is not available in all…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Is Official: $799, 50-Hour Battery, S11 Chip and a 100-Mile Race Mode
Apple announced Apple Watch Ultra 4 today at its Surprise and shine event, and the headline numbers are a $799 starting price, up to 50 hours of battery life, a new S11 chip and a Max Extended Workout mode that runs for up to 45 hours. Pre-orders are open now, and the watch arrives in…
Siri AI on Apple Watch: What watchOS 27 Brings, Which Languages, and Who Can Use It
Apple’s new Siri, called Siri AI, comes to Apple Watch with watchOS 27 on Monday, September 14, 2026. It launches in beta, in English only, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish due in October, and it is not available to users under 13. This is the first time Apple’s rebuilt assistant reaches the wrist,…
watchOS 27 Release Date: September 14, Compatible Apple Watches and Every New Feature
Apple will release watchOS 27 as a free update on Monday, September 14, 2026, four days before the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 reach stores on Friday, September 18. The update runs on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later.…
Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 Code Leaks Reveal Four Upgrades
Leaked beta code reveals four new upgrades coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, including a recovery app, better sensors, and 128GB of storage.
Apple Seeds the Eighth Developer Beta for watchOS 27
Apple released the eighth developer beta for watchOS 27. Learn about the new smart features and find step-by-step instructions on how to update today.
Apple Rolls Out Sixth watchOS 27 Developer Beta For Testing
Apple released the sixth developer beta for watchOS 27. Learn about the new artificial intelligence features and how to install the software today.
Apple Officially Ends Software Support For 16 Devices This Fall
Find out if your device is losing software support this fall. Apple is dropping updates for 16 models of watches, tablets, computers, and media players.
watchOS 27 Beta 1 Is Now Available: Here Is What To Expect
Get the latest details on the watchOS 27 beta 1 release. Learn how to download the software, check device compatibility, and explore the newest features.
Apple Reveals watchOS 27 With Major Siri and Health Tracking Upgrades
Apple announced watchOS 27 with a custom Siri experience, new perimenopause health alerts, and better battery efficiency. See all the new features coming.