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I Underestimated Workout Buddy. Apple's Playing the Long Game for AI Coaching
JUL 24 – Apple introduces Liquid Glass design and AI features like Workout Buddy and Live Translation in public betas of tvOS 26 and watchOS 26, enhancing user customization and accessibility.
- Apple released the public beta of watchOS 26 on July 25, 2025, introducing new features for supported Apple Watches.
- This update builds on prior development from watchOS 10 in 2023 and watchOS 11 in 2024, including a major design overhaul and AI enhancements.
- Key features include the new Wrist Flick gesture for dismissing notifications, Live Translation on the wrist, and Workout Buddy, an AI-powered fitness assistant requiring a nearby Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone.
- Workout Buddy personalizes encouragement using real-time data from eight workout types and the user's prior fitness history, with on-device processing ensuring privacy, as described by Apple’s design team.
- These updates suggest Apple is setting the foundation for more advanced AI-driven health and fitness coaching, while enhancing accessibility and user engagement across its devices.
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