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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 get new Siri-powered audio features

tomsguide.com — September 11, 2026 at 09:01 AM UTC

Apple announced new audio features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, including automatic music recognition, sound alerts, and conversation recaps, all powered by Siri AI. The sound recognition feature alerts users to important noises like sirens and doorbells, while music recognition identifies songs playing nearby. Live Rewind provides a transcript of the last 15 seconds of conversation via the Digital Crown, and Siri Recap generates daily summaries of conversations, with options to limit recording by location or time. All audio features are disabled by default and require opt-in, with data encrypted and voice recordings not stored. Siri Recaps omit harmful or sensitive content, and the features are expected to launch later this year.

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