Here’s everything you need to know about WatchOS 26, from start to finish, including all the new fitness features like Workout Buddy and more!
Apple has added a slate of other features to WatchOS 26, so let’s just run through them real quick:
– New Liquid Glass design style, including translucence across the UI
– Added automatic volume adjustment, changing notifications levels based on ambient noise (e.g. if in a noise place, it’ll increase notification levels)
– Added wrist flick option to mute calls and do other quick actions
– Added automatic call screening feature (seen/announced too for iOS 26)
– Added hold assist for calls, which will keeps calls on hold (detecting background music), and notify you when human arrives
– Added live language translations in Messages app on watch
– Added configurable widgets
– Added automatic smart actions to Messages, such as sharing your location if a conversation implies it wants it
– Added Notes app to Apple Watch, letting you see your existing notes, and add to them
– Revamped Smart Stack again, to be better at predicting things. For example if you walk into your gym as part of a routine, it learns to offer the Workout app when you do so
– Added Personalized Workout Media, music feature will automatically offer a playlist to ‘fit’ the workout (e.g. based on intensity)
– Added Controls Widget API for developers
– Added Workout Buddy for workout encouragement (English Only at launch)
– Revamped Workout UI entirely
– As part of Workout UI revamp, made custom workouts & racing bits more accessible
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