tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now Available
tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now AvailableTuesday August 11, 2026 10:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new software ahead of its fall launch. There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the HomePod and HomePod mini. There is a dedicated Siri app that's front and center on the watch in the new dynamic app grid that comes up when pressing the Digital Crown.
- ▪tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now AvailableTuesday August 11, 2026 10:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new s
- ▪There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the HomePod and HomePod mini.
- ▪There is a dedicated Siri app that's front and center on the watch in the new dynamic app grid that comes up when pressing the Digital Crown.
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tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now AvailableTuesday August 11, 2026 10:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new software ahead of its fall launch. There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the HomePod and HomePod mini. You can sign up for Apple's public beta testing program on the beta website, and then download the updates through the Settings app on each device. watchOS 27 adopts Siri AI, and you can use Siri from your wrist as long as you have an iPhone that supports it. Siri AI can access your personal information, answer all kinds of questions, and complete tasks for you.
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