9to5Mac Overtime 072: Apple Watch and the new Siri
Summary
The hosts test the new Siri on watchOS 27 Beta 3, discovering it fails to function independently without an iPhone nearby. They discuss potential Apple Watch improvements like a built-in camera and holographic displays, while praising Siri’s enhanced multi-step capabilities in iMessage. The episode also critiques the decline of social media community and highlights Instagram’s controversial default settings for AI-generated content using user photos.
Topics discussed
Intro and Siri connectivity issues
Living phone-free with Apple Watch and AirPods
Wildlife encounters and taking photos
Testing new Siri on Apple Watch beta
Running routines and fitness tracking
Siri fails without iPhone connection
Analysis of Siri dependency on iPhone
Sponsor: Bitwarden password manager
New Siri voice expressivity and speed
Apple Watch Ultra vs Series preferences
Desired Apple Watch features: Camera and speaker
Fantasy AR projection from Apple Watch
Siri's advanced iMessage and app capabilities
Social media changes and Instagram AI policy
Listen ad-free on Castria