Apple released a software update for the Apple Watch Series 12 that introduces four new opt-in AI features. The update adds sound recognition and song identification to the wearable device. A new beta component called Siri Recap generates summaries of conversations using ambient listening technology.
Users can activate Live Rewind by double-pressing the digital crown to view a text transcript of the last 15 seconds of audio. The company states that raw audio is processed on dedicated hardware and is not saved as a file accessible to the operating system. Snippets from Live Rewind can be saved within the Siri app.
If iCloud is enabled, these saved snippets sync end-to-end encrypted across devices. This update expands the AI capabilities of the Series 12 watch, offering new tools for audio transcription and conversation management. Developers and enterprise users should evaluate these new privacy controls to ensure they meet organizational compliance standards.
