Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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watchOS 27 Beta 2 is here, and this hands-on walkthrough covers everything that changed on the Apple Watch since Beta 1. We dig into the redefined Liquid Glass design, the new dynamic grid app layout, and the removal of the app switcher — including how to actually close background apps now that double-tap is gone. You'll also see why Apple removed Walkie Talkie, the updated notification mute controls, and the new single-tap to open items in the Smart Stack.
On the fitness side, Workout Buddy now works even when your Apple Watch isn't connected to your iPhone, with new pace, distance, and duration insights plus Spanish language support. We test the improved step count accuracy across the Fitness and Health apps, check out the combined Find My app, and show off the fixed Apple Pay animation and custom Wallet passes. We also cover music updates, watch faces, the still-old Siri, and the big news: Apple is dropping support for the Ultra 1, Series 8, and SE 2 and older. Let me know in the comments which change matters most to you, and don't forget to subscribe for more Apple Watch coverage.
0:00 Intro — watchOS 27 Beta 2 Released
0:08 Not Available on Ultra 3 Yet
1:28 Liquid Glass & Dynamic Grid
1:59 No More App Switcher
3:25 How to Close Apps Now
4:16 Walkie Talkie Removed
5:01 New Notification Mute Options
5:45 Single Tap to Open Items
8:17 Workout Buddy Without Your iPhone
10:01 Improved Step Count Accuracy
12:02 Find My App Combined Into One
12:53 Apple Pay Fix & Wallet Passes
13:58 Music & Watch Faces
14:33 Dropping Support for Older Watches
15:41 Final Thoughts
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My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights:
Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - geni.us/ucYER
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Back Light Amaran 60ds - geni.us/xQyQC1
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
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Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
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⌚️ Wristmate: apps.apple.com/us/app/wristmate/6775219714
🦶 StridePal: apps.apple.com/us/app/stridepal-step-counter/id6760667243
watchOS 27 Beta 2 is here, and this hands-on walkthrough covers everything that changed on the Apple Watch since Beta 1. We dig into the redefined Liquid Glass design, the new dynamic grid app layout, and the removal of the app switcher — including how to actually close background apps now that double-tap is gone. You'll also see why Apple removed Walkie Talkie, the updated notification mute controls, and the new single-tap to open items in the Smart Stack.
On the fitness side, Workout Buddy now works even when your Apple Watch isn't connected to your iPhone, with new pace, distance, and duration insights plus Spanish language support. We test the improved step count accuracy across the Fitness and Health apps, check out the combined Find My app, and show off the fixed Apple Pay animation and custom Wallet passes. We also cover music updates, watch faces, the still-old Siri, and the big news: Apple is dropping support for the Ultra 1, Series 8, and SE 2 and older. Let me know in the comments which change matters most to you, and don't forget to subscribe for more Apple Watch coverage.
0:00 Intro — watchOS 27 Beta 2 Released
0:08 Not Available on Ultra 3 Yet
1:28 Liquid Glass & Dynamic Grid
1:59 No More App Switcher
3:25 How to Close Apps Now
4:16 Walkie Talkie Removed
5:01 New Notification Mute Options
5:45 Single Tap to Open Items
8:17 Workout Buddy Without Your iPhone
10:01 Improved Step Count Accuracy
12:02 Find My App Combined Into One
12:53 Apple Pay Fix & Wallet Passes
13:58 Music & Watch Faces
14:33 Dropping Support for Older Watches
15:41 Final Thoughts
===================================================
My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights:
Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - geni.us/ucYER
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Back Light Amaran 60ds - geni.us/xQyQC1
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitors: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/dBXyy8
iPad: geni.us/KAjxAiY
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
Follow me elsewhere:
instagram.com/theapplebias
Visit my site: applebias.com
* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
