WatchOS 26

Apple's smallest computer device also gets a new OS ending in '26'.

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On the Apple Watch, watchOS 26 offers a beautiful new look and even more intelligence. A new design with Liquid Glass makes features like the Smart Stack, Control Center, the Photos watch face and in-app navigation and controls more expressive, while maintaining the instant familiarity of watchOS.

Across apps, Liquid Glass enables a vibrant and expressive experience that reflects and refracts content using real-time rendering, which brings even more focus to content and makes using Apple Watch even more delightful. Smart Stack widgets, Smart Stack hints, notifications, Control Center and in-app controls and navigation will adopt the new design. The Photos watch face is enhanced with numerals made of Liquid Glass, allowing users to see even more of their photo.

Apple Intelligence

Workout Buddy incorporates a user's workout data and their fitness history to generate personalised, motivational insights during their session, based on data like heart rate, pace, distance, Activity rings, personal fitness milestones, and more. For example, as a user starts a run, Workout Buddy gives a personalised pep talk that may remind you of your running mileage for the week so far, or share how they are doing against their Activity ring goals.

During the workout, Workout Buddy can mark key moments like your mile splits, or tell you if you hit a new milestone based on your fitness history. When you end a workout, Workout Buddy recaps your workout stats and congratulates you on their achievements.