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Apple WatchOS 27 introduces significant feature upgrades, including a dedicated Siri app and enhanced fitness tracking, but is strictly limited to Series 10 and newer models. Developers can immediately access the beta via the Watch app after installing the iOS 27 beta, though users should expect instability and back up data accordingly. The public beta is scheduled for July, with a general release expected in the fall, while older hardware remains unsupported.
WatchOS 27 has arrived: How to download the developer beta now

Apple's WWDC event just elevated every basic user's experience - even on your smartwatch. Here's how to get WatchOS 27 early.
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. After unveiling WatchOS 27 at WWDC 2026, Apple made the developer beta version available to users. While most watch users will receive a free software update to iOS 27 this fall (though availability may vary by carrier, region, and local regulations), you can get access as early…
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