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How to turn off the new 'always listening' feature on Apple Watches - usatoday.com
Publisher description: The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra are capable of listening, recalling and summarizing various sounds and conversations.
NewsAPI | Sep 16, 2026 | Greta Cross
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Sept. 16, 2026Updated Sept. 17, 2026, 10:47 a. m. ETCorrection: This story was updated to clarify the release date of the new Apple Watches. Amid conversations about the security of smart glasses, Apple is releasing two new smartwatches that can record ambient audio. In addition to the highly anticipated iPhone Duo − the first foldable iPhone − Apple announced two new smartwatches on Sept. 9, both with the capability to listen, recall and summarize various sounds and conversations. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, available for purchase on Sept.
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