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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 add Siri Recap, an ambient-listening conversation notetaker
September 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Apple has unveiled Siri Recap, an artificial-intelligence conversation notetaker for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, at its Surprise and Shine event.
- Apple unveiled Siri Recap at its Surprise and Shine event for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.
- Apple said the notetaker uses ambient listening, with Apple Intelligence generating a title, summary, and key points viewable in the Siri app.
- Apple said no recordings are stored, raw audio is inaccessible, and Live Rewind recaps are end-to-end encrypted.
- Apple introduced Shazam song identification, loud-sound alerts, and Live Rewind, which recaps 15 seconds of conversation on a double-press of the Digital Crown.