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9to5Mac Daily Recaps Apple Wearable Rumors, watchOS 27.2 Beta, GM CarPlay Strategy

9to5Mac Daily covers Apple wearable rumors, watchOS beta change, GM’s CarPlay strategy, and Apple Park AR retirement.

The watchOS item centers on watchOS 27.2 beta 2, which, according to the episode, brings back the App Switcher through a new gesture. The episode also covered a report that Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker in the style of Whoop.

The episode also took up GM’s CarPlay strategy, framing the segment as “Here’s what’s really going on with GM’s CarPlay strategy (or lack thereof).” It separately noted that Apple has retired the Apple Park Visitor Center’s unique AR experience.

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Editor’s Summary: The Sept. 23, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily covered a watchOS 27.2 beta 2 App Switcher change, a reported screenless Apple fitness tracker, GM’s CarPlay strategy, and the retirement of an Apple Park Visitor Center AR experience. It also provided the show’s weekday availability, sponsor information, and 9to5Mac Daily Plus subscription details.