Apple may bring better heart-rate tracking on watchOS 27, revamped AirPods settings in iOS 27
Follow UsApple may introduce new Modular-style watch faces and more AI features.
iOS 27 could bring a redesigned AirPods settings menu and a refreshed Siri interface
Apple will unveil the updates at WWDC 2026 on June 8.
Apple is expected to announce watchOS 27 and iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8. While we are a few weeks away from the event, a Bloomberg report has shared a few likely changes to come with watchOS 27 and iOS 27. The Apple Watch is tipped to get improved heart-rate tracking and stability improvements, while the new iOS version could introduce a redesigned AirPods settings interface and visual changes for Siri, among other things. The updates would roll out publicly later this year alongside the next iPhone and Apple Watch lineup.
SurveyNewly rumoured watchOS 27 changes
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, watchOS 27 will include improvements to heart-rate tracking. As smartwatches like the Apple Watch are increasingly used by people to monitor their health metrics like heart rate, this would be interesting. One could expect more accurate workout metrics and better background health monitoring.
On the customisation front, you could expect new watch faces on watchOS 27. The report claims this could include a version of the ‘Modular Ultra’ watch face that is currently exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra lineup. This could offer users access to denser information layouts that can matter in fitness tracking and productivity.
Apple Intelligence-based features like Workout Buddy, Live Translation in Messages, and Notification Summaries could land in Apple Watches with watchOS 27.
Compatible Apple Watch Ultra models running on watchOS 27 could be able to share Apple Maps and photos through satellite-enabled messages.
All these and still Bloomberg says the update will be focused on bringing stability and reliability in the Apple Watch’s day-to-day usage.
Redesigned AirPods settings on iOS 27
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the upcoming iOS version will include a cleaner and more organised AirPods settings layout. One key change could be in improving device management for users with multiple Apple audio products.
Among other things, the iOS 27 update will reportedly improve the quality of Genmoji and Image Playground creations using Apple Intelligence, dark mode for Siri, and allow users to set Google Cast as an alternative to AirPlay. The AirPlay alternative option may be limited to European Union markets due to regulatory requirements.
So, the upcoming platform updates appear to bring iterative changes rather than a major overhaul. We will have a better idea on June 8, when the WWDC keynote happens.
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