Weve used this feature for years: Apple has ditched a fun Apple Watch feature from watchOS 27 and some users are missing it already

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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:47:59 +0000

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Apples Walkie Talkie feature is missing from watchOS 27, and some Apple Watch users are upset.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apples Walkie Talkie feature seems to be missing from watchOS 27 It lets you chat to a companion via your Apple Watch Users have reported its nowhere to be seen in the first watchOS
27 beta When Apple announces new software, as it did at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, the usual procedure is that the company adds new features. But this time, eagle-eyed sleuths have noticed
that an enjoyable feature has been removed from watchOS 27 and theres no indication that its coming back.

The feature in question is called Walkie Talkie, and it lets you raise your wrist and chat with another connected Apple Watch user. Its a fun little way to communicate with other people and can be especially entertaining for younger children. Yet it appears that Walkie Talkie is entirely absent from the watchOS 27 developer beta that Apple recently released. Although Apple hasnt made any official announcement on this topic, Walkie Talkie appears to be missing from the first watchOS 27 beta. Latest Videos From Watch full
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Users have taken to social media to voice their disappointment, with user ra4oasis lamenting: Well that sucks. My son and I use it all the time. User Loupetron_Primal , meanwhile, explained the usefulness of the feature: My
best friend and I live in a split-level apartment. Hes upstairs and Im downstairs. Weve used this feature for years instead of shouting. A sadly neglected feature (Image credit: Future) While I cant say that Ive been a frequent user of Walkie Talkie, its had its moments over the years that Ive owned an Apple Watch . Its a great retro throwback and has genuine utility
for those times when you dont need a full-on phone call or text conversation. You may like 6 current-gen Apple Watches won't be able to run watchOS 27, including Ultra and SE models There are 2 watchOS features I cant stand Im hoping for a fix at WWDC A key Apple Watch health feature could be returning to your wrist

Yet Apple has barely given it a second glance since launching Walkie Talkie
in 2018. Its had no significant updates in the years since, and I wouldnt be surprised to hear that many Apple Watch users dont even know it exists. That suggests this could be a deliberate app retirement from Apple rather than a mistake or oversight.

As well as that, Walkie Talkie has been the subject of complaints and criticism over its occasional unreliability. On Reddit, for example, user nate390 argued that it was always a little flawed: It was a really nice idea, but in my experience, it didnt work well. Well, it did when both parties were on cellular, but not so much when one or other end was connected to an iPhone via Bluetooth. With that in mind, perhaps we shouldnt be too surprised to see it fail to make the cut in watchOS 27. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Still, its disappointing that this feature has apparently been removed entirely perhaps Apple felt it wasnt worth the effort to fix it up. While theres a small chance that Apple could change course before watchOS 27 launches to the public in the fall, dont bet the farm on it. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals Apple Watch Ultra 3 549 View See all prices We check over 250 million
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