watchOS 27 Beta Thread

[PotentPeas]

The device support list appears to be wrong. According to an Apple engineer on Reddit (link has already been posted above), all devices that support watchOS 26 also support watchOS 27. The published device support list is just devices that support Siri AI. Another Reddit user confirmed getting the beta to show up as an option on a Series 8 watch. Let's give some time for this to settle out and for them to get the documentation fixed.

 

[jz0309]

The device support list appears to be wrong. According to an Apple engineer on Reddit (link has already been posted above), all devices that support watchOS 26 also support watchOS 27. The published device support list is just devices that support Siri AI. Another Reddit user confirmed getting the beta to show up as an option on a Series 8 watch. Let's give some time for this to settle out and for them to get the documentation fixed.

Well, that "Apple Engineer" posted that their comment was made up and apparently deleted their account, it's in one of the other threads, multiple times.
Meanwhile Apple updated their website and included the S9 in the list of supported devices, but 6/7/8/U1 are SOL

 

[goldmac2006]

The device support list appears to be wrong. According to an Apple engineer on Reddit (link has already been posted above), all devices that support watchOS 26 also support watchOS 27. The published device support list is just devices that support Siri AI. Another Reddit user confirmed getting the beta to show up as an option on a Series 8 watch. Let's give some time for this to settle out and for them to get the documentation fixed.

I’m still trying to get it. I still don’t see watchOS 27 beta 1 pop up on my iPhone for download

 

[goldmac2006]

thanks that will be great has it’s unmarked 93% battery health would have been a big shame to throw it in the draw

As I have now own an Apple Watch that isn’t compatible with latest watchOS anymore, I would also continue using mines until it is done. ✔️

The only time I upgrade is when my third party apps won’t work on the latest version anymore and/or my watch is due for battery replacement or is damaged.

 

[goldmac2006]

Alrighty 👍 everyone with these Apple Watches:
Apple Watch series 9–11, SE 3
Apple Watch Ultra 2 and 3.

Since this group includes the fewest compatible models, here’s a question for you.

Have you tried Siri AI yet, and how’s battery life so far? Share your thoughts.

 

[xDKP]

The focus this year across platforms is stability and performance, not new features (with the exception of AI). That was expected and I like it. Snow Leopard moment.

Which is okay if WatchOS got a ton of features last year or the year before - but another year with almost nothing. And Apple want to be taken seriously in the sports and running space, needs updates with the features all the competitors have had for years

 

[xDKP]

Is there any option to change the Double-Tap action in WatchOS 27? I never ever want to go into the Smart Stack, and would disable it all together if I could. I would much rather have the Double-Tap to open my notifications instead. If I'm a second too late to see a notification, I could lift and Double-Tap to show them