Apple Watch AI features for conversations enter beta testing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 15:19 · Archive

Apple's Audio Intelligence features for Apple Watch, announced in September, are now in beta testing.

Apple's Audio Intelligence features for Apple Watch have entered beta testing via the watchOS 27.3 update, initially available to developers. The features were first announced at Apple's hardware event in September.

Live Rewind converts the last 15 seconds of audio to text, which users can view by double-pressing the digital crown. Siri Recap creates summaries of conversations with titles and key points, accessible through the Siri app. Both features are designed to help users remember what was said—useful in situations like catching airport announcements or understanding presentations.

The features are only available on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. They rely on the devices' always-on microphones, which also power other Audio Intelligence features including sound recognition for alarms and song detection via Shazam. Apple has built these as opt-in features in response to privacy concerns around always-on microphones in AI wearables, though the company has not released details on exactly how it protects the privacy of those around the wearer.

Apple Watch AI features for conversations enter beta testing — Image: Engadget

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Apple's latest watchOS 27 beta enables Siri Recap and Live Rewind audio featuresFirst revealed at the company's event in September, Apple's AI-powered Apple Watch features are finally landing in beta.Engadget · 3 Nov, 09:21
Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testingNow in beta: Apple's new Audio Intelligence features can help you remember what someone said or take notes on conversations.TechCrunch · 3 Nov, 07:20

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