Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to developers and public beta testers. The release candidates are the final versions of the updates that will be seeded to the public as long as no final bugs are found during this last round of testing. The updates can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. Siri AI, the smarter, more capable version of ‌Siri‌. ‌Siri‌ can hold back-and-forth conversations, plus it has access to general world knowledge and your personal data to answer questions and find information. ‌Siri‌ AI on Apple Watch requires an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, including the iPhone 15 Pro and later. Find My app. visionOS 27 also includes ‌Siri‌ AI. ‌Siri‌ on Vision Pro can answer questions about anything the wearer is looking at, and there's a new ‌Siri‌ orb that can be placed anywhere in wearer's virtual space. Panorama photos can be turned into spatial environments, and there's a new Icelandic Thórsmörk environment that features dramatic mountains, valleys, and glaciers, along with the northern lights. Web Environment support allows developers to create 360-degree environments in Safari for a more native Vision Pro browsing experience. App windows are now curved to provide a more immersive workspace, and Control Center has been reorganized to make system controls easier to find. Apple added a smaller widget size, and notifications automatically expand when the wearer looks at them. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. Apple TV from another Apple device is faster, and apps and animations are smoother. You can also now see AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app. Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, watchOS 26, watchOS 27 Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), Vision Pro (Neutral) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch This article, "Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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