Apple today released watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2 to the general public, the first major updates for the operating systems that were released in September.
To install the updates, go to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.” on your device. You can also opt for the updates to be installed overnight while you sleep.
watchOS 27.2
According to Apple’s release notes, watchOS 27.2 introduces the following:
This update provides enhancements to Siri AI, including the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions, draw from a wider range of personal context, and deliver faster responses on your watch. This update also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Watch.
– Siri AI can recall your past conversations, so you can ask Siri about something it told you before, like the restaurants it recommended last week
– Siri AI can draw from more sources to give you a great answer, including photos attached in Messages, Calendar event attendees, your voicemails, and better results from Safari history and Reading List from your phone
– Excluded Apps lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one setting on your phone
– Siri AI now provides faster responses on Apple Watch
– Siri AI is available in more languages, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Siri AI is not available in the EU or mainland China
Siri AI is also faster than before, and can draw on more sources when providing answers.
tvOS 27.2
Today’s update adds support for four-speaker surround sound, a feature that works with the HomePod, HomePod mini 2, and the upcoming Apple TV 4K.
With the update, the Apple TV 4K to be used with four HomePod mini 2 speakers, four second-generation HomePods, or two HomePods and two HomePod mini 2 speakers to get surround sound.
The HomePod mini 2 launches on October 30, while the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K will be released on November 13.
visionOS 27.2
The visionOS 27.2 update provides bug fixes and security updates, per Apple’s release notes.
