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Apple, watchOS and Workout Buddy

You might not be able to use Workout Buddy, even if you have the latest Apple Watch — here’s why
A pple’s new WatchOS 26 Beta rolled out this week, and like any good fitness journalist, I’ve been clocking miles with the new Workout Buddy feature. Yet half of the fitness team haven’t been able to join me, and Apple’s new AI coach is on the run, and it’s not down to the devices on their wrists.
You Might Not Get 'Workout Buddy,' Even If Your Apple Watch Is Brand New
Apple’s new Workout Buddy feature is intriguing—a voice from your Apple Watch that gives you pep talks and stats as you exercise. But when I installed the WatchOS public beta, I discovered that my watch couldn’t run Workout Buddy,
This watchOS 26 feature has me excited for the Apple Watch again
We're just weeks from Apple finally launching the new WatchOS 26 public beta. Here's the one feature I can't wait to try, which also has me excited to use my Apple Watch again.
Apple's watchOS 26 Beta Makes the Cat Pics on My Watch Face Look Even Cuter
I got my hands on the beta version of Apple watchOS 26, and I’m already impressed. The sleek new Liquid Glass design, the fun and functional Workout Buddy, and the smarter Smart Stack hints have me ready for the final release to drop this fall.
Apple Watch has 4 little-known health features you need to try now
The Apple Watch is packed full of features that can help you lead a healthier life. As well as tracking workouts, showing notifications and warning when your heart rate is too high, there's also a num
What new features are anticipated in the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Apple is gearing up to release its most rugged and capable smartwatch, the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Designed for adventurers and athletes, the Ultra 3 builds on its predecessors with upgraded durability,
I ran 15 miles with the Apple Watch's new Workout Buddy — here’s my verdict
To put my new Workout Buddy through its paces, I set out on several different runs over two days — an easy 7-mile run one day ...
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I Was Wrong About Workout Buddy, Apple's AI Coaching Vision Is Just Getting Started
I tested Apple's new WatchOS 26 feature and spoke with the team behind it. It's not a full-blown coach yet, but it hints at ...
watchOS 26 preview: a subtler take on AI
Apple just launched the watchOS 26 public beta, which means everyone can now try the latest software heading to the Apple ...
The Apple Watch just got an AI fitness coach — how to enable Workout Buddy in watchOS 26
Apple's latest update, WatchOS 26, introduces Workout Buddy, an AI-powered fitness coach that lives right on your wrist. This ...
Apple watchOS 26 Put to the Test: Is Workout Buddy a Game Changer?
AI Workout Buddy, Liquid Glass UI, revamped interface, and productivity tools. Learn about its features and limitations.
watchOS 26 after one month: Three new features I’ve been using a lot
OS 26 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and during my time with the beta, I’ve been using these three new ...
Video: Bulldog Is the Perfect Pilates Buddy in Workout Session With Dad
Dogs can be hilarious when they try to imitate their owners. In a similar instance, a Bulldog named Norman copies his dog dad ...