Apple Watch users evaluating watchOS 27 can now test the Siri Modular watch face, a newly introduced design available across both standard Apple Watch Series models and larger Ultra hardware according to initial software releases. The layout features a top center line complication, a centered time display, a wide Siri suggestion widget, and a row of three circular complications, though Apple Watch Ultra hardware includes exclusive bezel customization options.
Customization Options and Layout Limits on Series and Ultra Models
Both standard and Ultra hardware share the same core layout for the Siri Modular face, but the Apple Watch Ultra provides distinct configuration controls. Users can adjust the clock height using three distinct style choices. The first style displays the tallest clock alongside three circular complications. The second provides a compact clock paired with the wide Siri suggestion widget and three circular complications. The third style offers a medium clock utilizing a wide complication. All three modes support the top line complication, while none of the modes permit displaying current seconds as part of the clock display.
Hardware-Specific Font Choices and Color Palettes
Watch wearers can adjust typography and color settings across all supported devices, though hardware limitations apply. Series models offer Modern, Classic, and Rounded font styles. Additionally, users can customize the watch face color with options such as Dark Bronze and Radiant Gold, alongside other newly added color choices.
Broader Software Features in watchOS 27
Beyond the new watch face, the watchOS 27 release candidate software introduces several broader ecosystem updates across compatible devices. The update also brings a dynamic app grid centered around Siri, improved Liquid Glass contrast for better readability, and standalone Workout Buddy capabilities that function without a nearby iPhone. Additional updates include menopause and perimenopause tracking within Cycle Tracking, enhanced Find My precision locating, and under-the-hood power optimizations that disable low-use features to extend battery life.
Pro Tip: If you are testing the new Siri Modular face on an Apple Watch Ultra, explore the newly added bezel configurations alongside the Dark Bronze and Radiant Gold color palettes to personalize your display layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices support watchOS 27?
Does the Siri Modular watch face show seconds?
No. None of the available layout modes for the Siri Modular face support displaying current seconds as part of the clock.
When will Siri AI features become active on watchOS 27?
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