Apple Tests 'Audio Intelligence' for WatchOS

Apple has introduced "Audio Intelligence" features in the watchOS 27.3 developer beta, according to reporting from The Verge. These updates enable Siri to utilize the Apple Watch microphone for ambient listening to assist users with conversation recall and summarization.

Two primary tools headline the update: Live Rewind and Siri Recap. Live Rewind allows users to double-press the Digital Crown to generate a text transcript of the previous 15 seconds of detected audio. Users can then query Siri about the text or save the snippet to the Siri app. Siri Recap uses ambient listening to create high-level summaries of conversations, which Apple says allows users to be more engaged in the moment. These summaries include a title and key points stored within the Siri app.

Addressing the privacy implications of an always-listening device, Apple released an Audio Intelligence Privacy Overview. The company claims that raw audio is processed via dedicated hardware and is not saved as a file or accessible to Apple, apps, or the operating system. Apple further states that saved snippets and summaries are end-to-end encrypted when synced across devices for users with a device passcode and two-factor authentication.

Alongside these audio features, The Verge reports that Apple is testing a redesigned Health app in the iOS 27.3 developer beta. The update includes a "For You" section for personalized recommendations, educational content, and an "Insights" tab that provides summaries of fitness, sleep, and heart data.