We’ve long suspected that our devices are listening to us, but what about when we invite them to do it? That’s what testing Audio Intelligence has felt like on the Apple Watch. But despite how disturbing it may sound to have your smartwatch listening and taking notes of your entire day, the reality has been a lot more mundane.
Along with the general sensor, processor, and battery upgrades, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 introduced Audio Intelligence, a new set of features that allows the watch to listen in on conversations.
Siri Recap generates summaries of what you’ve discussed throughout the day, while Live Rewind gives you a transcript of the last 15 seconds of audio in case you missed something.
It’s similar functionality as AI-powered recording pins like Plaud or Amazon’s Bee, but within the context of your smartwatch and without the additional cost or subscription.
And it’s completely optional. You have to first opt-in to the features to activate them, then choose to turn the feature you want on whenever you want to start using it. Then you can leave it on all day, set it on a schedule or toggle it manually whenever you need it.
