Apple’s latest update, WatchOS 26, introduces Workout Buddy, an AI-powered fitness coach that lives right on your wrist. This new feature uses Apple Intelligence to analyze your workout data and deliver personalized voice feedback during exercise sessions. Instead of just tracking your stats silently, Workout Buddy acts like a personal trainer, offering motivation at the start of workouts, real-time updates …
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Apple’s WatchOS 26 & Workout Buddy: Real World Thoughts
Apple has released WatchOS 26 to the public beta, after roughly six weeks of developer beta access. I’ve been using it since the announcement last month at WWDC, and have a pretty good feel for the new features, both minor tweaks, as well as the larger tweaks. This includes the new glass-like UI (called Liquid Glass), the ability to …
Read More »Apple’s iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 and watchOS 26 public betas are ready to download
You can now take Apple’s 2026 software for a spin. The first public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 are now available, and we have directions on updating your devices if you’re feeling brave. The two most obvious changes serve to unify Apple’s platforms. First, we have Apple’s biggest cosmetic overhaul to date. …
Read More »watchOS 26: Four new features your Apple Watch might not support
watchOS 26 is coming this fall, with new features like the Notes app, watch face ‘hints,’ Control Center upgrades, and more. But unlike most watchOS releases, there are several tentpole features that will only be available on very recent Apple Watch models. Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, or Ultra 2 required for several watchOS 26 features If you’re looking …
Read More »New Apple Watch Gesture in watchOS 26 Limited to Newer Models
You may have missed it, but select Apple Watch models are gaining a new Wrist Flick gesture in watchOS 26 that allows users to dismiss notifications and return to their watch face with a simple wrist movement. The gesture works by turning your wrist over and back, using the accelerometer and gyroscope to detect the motion. With the gesture, you …
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