Apple unveils watchOS 26 with AI Workout Buddy and new features
TL;DR
Apple has introduced Workout Buddy, an AI-powered workout coach that provides real-time guidance and encouragement during exercise, using data from the user's fitness history and current activity. The feature includes a generative voice modeled after Fitness+ trainers, personalized milestones, and enhanced media features, all designed to make workouts smarter and more engaging. Available in English for popular workout types, it emphasizes privacy and personalization.
- Apple’s new Workout Buddy helps you sweat smarter TechCrunch
- watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active and connected Apple
- watchOS 26: Everything Apple announced for its wearable at WWDC 2025 Engadget
- Every Apple Watch that will get WatchOS 26 (and which models won't be supported) ZDNET
- Apple announces watchOS 26 with a wrist flick gesture and AI ‘Workout Buddy’ The Verge
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