What's New in watchOS, tvOS, iPadOS? - Post-WWDC Apple Updates & AI Shortcuts

June 18, 2026

AI Summary

5 min read

When Micah Sargent woke up to a notification granting him access to the new Siri AI, he did what any skeptical longtime Apple Watch user would do: he started testing it on tasks he normally does himself — changing multiple alarms, fiddling with settings — and it worked. Meanwhile, his co-host Rosemary Orchard was still stuck on the waitlist, though she had already been saved 45 minutes by the AI-powered shortcut creation feature in iOS 27. That tension — between the headline-grabbing Apple Intelligence features and the quieter but substantial updates across Apple's other platforms — defines this episode of iOS Today, which covers what's new in watchOS 27, tvOS 27, iPadOS 27, CarPlay, iCloud Plus, and the dramatically revamped Shortcuts app.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Show Introduction** - Micah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard set up the episode, covering Apple's WWDC announcements beyond iOS 27, including watchOS, tvOS, and iPadOS.
2 (01:04) **New Siri AI Waitlist & Beta Access** - Discussion on accessing the new Siri AI features in the beta, including geographic restrictions and a terminal command workaround.
3 (04:44) **watchOS 27: Workout Buddy & Indoor Run Tracking** - Apple's fitness features get improvements, making the Watch more independent from the iPhone.
4 (06:12) **watchOS 27: New Apps (Siri & Find My)** - Two brand-new apps arrive on the Apple Watch.
5 (08:02) **watchOS 27: Liquid Glass & UI Updates** - Subtle design changes and feature omissions compared to iOS 27.
6 (09:39) **iCloud Plus Changes: AI Usage Limits & Home Features** - Apple ties daily AI server-processing limits to iCloud Plus subscriptions and adds smart home video notifications.
7 (11:29) **CarPlay Updates: Video Playback & Audio Scrubbing** - New CarPlay features, including video playback when stopped and improved audio controls.

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Guests on this episode

Micah Sargent Rosemary Orchard

Show Notes

WWDC 2026 brought much more than AI hype. Get the recap on the overlooked updates to watchOS, CarPlay, iPadOS, and tvOS that could totally change how you use your Apple devices. Plus, Shortcuts just leveled up with powerful new triggers and AI-built automations!

Siri AI waitlist and early impressions of New Siri
WatchOS 27: Workout Buddy upgrades, Find My app, Siri app, & more
iCloud+ adds AI feature limits and smarter home camera notifications
CarPlay updates: video playback (when parked), audio scrubbing, wireless reliability
iPadOS 27 changes driven by platform convergence and folding devices
iPadOS improves multitasking, file transfers, and app name display in status bar
tvOS updates: faster AirPlay, accessibility, podcast video support
Shortcuts Corner: AI-powered shortcut creation and expanded automation triggers

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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