watchOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.
Apple's release notes say the update fixes bugs, including an issue that could cause the Apple Watch to restart unexpectedly.
Monday September 28, 2026 2:08 pm PDT by Eric Slivka
After releasing watchOS 27.0.1 for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week to address a bug that was causing devices to restart unexpectedly, Apple has now released the update for all eligible watches, which includes Series 9 and later.
Apple's release notes say only that the update "provides bug fixes for your Apple Watch" and the company does not list any security fixes,...
Friday October 23, 2026 12:28 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available.
Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
watchOS 27.2 adds new Siri AI features and extends Siri AI to more languages.
This update provides enhancements to Siri...
Monday October 26, 2026 10:47 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today released watchOS 27.2, the first major update to the watchOS 27 operating system.
watchOS 27.2 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.
According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 27.2 introduces new Siri AI...
Good news, and fast response by Apple. downloading now, 384MB on my U4 and remember, initiate on watch and then turn BT off on phone, much faster that way
