watchOS 27: All the new features coming to Apple Watch later this year

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Developing story...Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just kicked off, and there's a lot to unpack, including all sorts of new Apple Watch features coming later this year via watchOS 27.As a reminder, Apple previews new software every June, including updates to not just watchOS but iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. For the sake of the story, I'll be sticking to Apple Watch enhancements.Let's dive into all the new features coming in watchOS 27.watchOS 27: Key upgradeswatchOS 27 will support a custom-tailored version of Siri AI designed for smaller screens, allowing users to ask questions and take actions from their wrist; Siri AI syncs your AI conversation across all platforms via iCloudApple Intelligence features introduced via watchOS 27 will be powered by private cloud computing, rather than on-device processing; data can't be accessed by Apple or third partiesSiri AI will be accessible from a redesigned app grid in watchOS 27The Health app gains improved women's health tracking and can now alert users to signs of perimenopause and menopause

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