iOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri actions, Health redesign and Siri Recap

What is coming in iOS 27.3

Apple is preparing the iOS 27.3 update, which should arrive next month according to 9to5 Mac. The site has been testing the beta software and highlights three additions its writer has used almost every day: new Siri AI app actions, a redesigned Apple Health app, and a Siri Recap feature on recent Apple Watch models.

The changes build on the Siri AI overhaul that arrived with iOS 27, which brought world knowledge, personal context and a more conversational style to Apple's voice assistant.

Siri AI gains new app actions

One Siri improvement announced for iOS 27 did not ship with version 27.0: an expanded set of actions for Apple's own apps. With iOS 27.3, Apple is rolling out the first batch of these new app actions, 9to5 Mac reports.

According to the report, this is a significant step towards more powerful voice-driven computing on Apple platforms.

Apple Health gets a redesign

iOS 27.3 also overhauls the Apple Health app with a fresh design and features powered by Apple Intelligence, the company's on-device AI technology.

A dedicated For You section offers recommendations based on daily habits, such as advice to adjust a wind-down routine after several nights of broken sleep. The app also pairs health data with educational videos and articles featuring clinical experts from the Health team.

Siri Recap arrives on newer Apple Watches

The third feature, Siri Recap, is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. It works by quietly taking notes on conversations during the day and producing Apple Intelligence-generated summaries that can be consulted later to recall details.

9to5 Mac describes the feature as a kind of short-term memory reserve. The notes are stored in a Recaps tab inside the Siri app, where they are kept for seven days and then deleted, unless a specific recap is saved manually.

The report notes that, in beta testing so far, the summaries have felt helpful without being overly intrusive, though the writer cautions this impression could change with longer use.

What it means for users

These additions suggest Apple is filling gaps left when iOS 27 launched, particularly around Siri's ability to control Apple's own apps. Users who rely on voice commands should see broader support once the update ships.

The Health redesign and Siri Recap also show Apple leaning further into AI features that process personal data, with Apple stating that Recap data is automatically deleted after seven days. Readers who value privacy may want to review how these features behave once the final release arrives. As with any beta coverage, details could change before the public launch.