watchOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features

The watchOS 27 public beta is now available for Apple Watch. It gives users an early look at the software update coming to everyone this fall.

watchOS 27 includes one potentially transformative addition: Siri AI on your wrist. Apple also added a dynamic app grid, a one-handed tap gesture, and a more proactive Smart Stack. In addition, the update brings several health and fitness upgrades.

Here’s how to install the beta, which watches can run it, and what you should try first.


iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more

The first iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s biggest software update of the year.

Siri AI is the headline feature. The release also includes a redesigned Screen Time experience, Liquid Glass refinements, performance upgrades, and dozens of quality-of-life changes.

Here’s how to install the beta, what’s new, and which features you should try first.


Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta, here’s what’s new

Apple has just launched iPadOS 27 in public beta, so anyone can try the new software in advance of its fall release. Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 27, and how to get the public beta.


MagSafe Monday: The Twelve South PowerBug clears your counters

The only issue with MagSafe is that a cable is still required at home. Twelve South decided to tackle this problem by eliminating the cable entirely and taking cues from the MagSafe battery market. The Twelve South PowerBug is a Qi2 charger that plugs directly into your wall outlet and floats your iPhone right in the air. It is a fun way to use StandBy mode while keeping your counters completely clear. I’ve also found it to be useful for traveling as well!


Apple TV has a packed lineup of sports premieres coming soon

From pickleball and college basketball to the return of Ted Lasso, Apple TV has a packed sports lineup arriving over the next few weeks. Here’s everything coming up.


macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 get a rare fifth RC

Continuing a lengthy list of release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and Sequoia 15.7.8, Apple is now rolling out RCs 5 for both systems, alongside developer betas 5 for iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and more. Here are the details


Apple rolls beta 5 for iPadOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, more

Developers can now install the fifth beta for several upcoming system updates, including iPadOS 26.6. Here are the details.


macOS 26.6 beta 5 now available, here’s what’s coming

Apple is rolling out the fifth developer beta of macOS 26.6. Here’s what to expect


Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 5 for iPhone, here’s what to expect

While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the fifth iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.


Meta challenges Apple’s plan for EU-mandated third-party device interoperability

Meta and Apple have been engaged in a months-long back-and-forth over how Apple should implement EU-mandated pairing for third-party devices. Here are the details.