Apple Watch’s Audio Intelligence Features Begin Beta Testing

What happened

Apple is beginning beta testing Audio Intelligence for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, initially for developers in the iOS 27.3 update. The features include Live Rewind, which displays a text snippet of the last 15 seconds of conversation, and Siri Recaps, which summarizes key points. Apple says snippets are deleted after 30 seconds unless saved, while unsaved recaps delete within seven days; the features will later reach the public beta.

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The story so far

Apple has begun developer beta testing Audio Intelligence for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 through the iOS 27.3 update. The features are planned to move to a public beta before becoming available to all users. Live Rewind shows a text snippet of the previous 15 seconds of conversation, which Apple says is deleted after 30 seconds unless saved. Siri Recaps summarizes key points; Apple says unsaved recaps are deleted within seven days.