The new best features of Apple Watchos 26

This year a WWDC 2025, Apple has introduced a rather drastic change to its denomination conventions. What should be the next Watchos 12 will now be Watchos 26 when it will be launched in the autumn, since the company has decided to stop labeling its operating systems in sequence and instead nominal based on the tax year in which they are released. Each operating system now also has a new revised aesthetic display called glass liquid, which makes you look for certain apps, icons, buttons and pop-ups such as chopped glass and other characteristics such as rain drops.

In addition, however, the expected characteristics of the Apple intelligence for most of its range of products were small and measured, rather than large and large, but for Apple Watch fans, the fact that there is now the Apple intelligence on the wrist could be enough. Here, we cross some of the new suggestions and tricks that you will start to see on your Apple Watch this year.

Is your Apple Watch compatible?

Watchos 26 will be available for Apple Watchs starting from the 6 or later series. This includes Apple Watch if second generation and all Ultra Apple Watch models. You must also have an iPhone 11 or next that can perform the next iOS 26. If you want the Apple intelligence features, you must also have an iPhone enabled for Apple intelligence, which includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models.

When will Watchos 26 be available?

Today you can download Watchos 26 as a beta developer, but don’t expect it to be perfect. A public beta will be launched next month Beta.apple.com And Watchos 26 will be available as a free software update for compatible watches models this autumn.

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The best features of Watchos 26

Liquid glass

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Unfortunately, most of the liquid glass redesign have been optimized for the larger screens of Mac, iPhone and iPad. But hey looks, the numbers on the face of the clock are now a translucent frost! You can also see slight mirror lights around the edges of the buttons when you look closely. Smart Stack, the Apple strati widget system will also be made of liquid glass, so as not to obscure the screen.

Training buddy

The training companion uses all the operating data accumulated by Apple Watch – heart rate, rhythm, distance, et citera – and uses it to offer personalized and optimistic encouragement (“you crushed it!”) During the training session. Apple Intelligence analyzes your data to provide these intuitions and use the vocal encouragement derived from fitness+ trainer. It can also mark key moments, such as running a mile particularly quickly. It is currently available for a few exercises, such as walking or external or external race, outdoor cycling, functional and traditional training of the strength and hiit – and yes, you can turn it off if the idea of ​​a cheerleader in the ear is an inferno for you too.

The training app itself also underwent a redesign, with four buttons in the four corners of the face of watches to make it easier to touch each function. Users can set music and podcasts within the training app and Apple Music can select music or provide suggestions for an appropriate playlist.

Smart stack

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Smart Stack will now incorporate more contextual data, such as the user’s position and routine, to provide more useful suggestions. For example, if you arrive in the gym usually, your Apple Watch can mark your position and slide a training routine at the top of your intelligent stack.

Messages and notifications

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If you own a Series 9, Watch Series 10 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, now you will be able to use a new Lifagi gesture (just like the double touch) to fire notifications or incoming calls, timer of silence and return to the face to the clock. An automatic learning model uses accelerometer and gyroscope data to capture the movement of the user’s wrist.

The watch now also supports live translation in messages (again, you will need an iPhone enabled for Apple intelligence). If your language is set on English, the watch will now also offer instructions in messages, how to suggest Apple Cash if the user is asked for a donation. Call Screening and Hold Assist will also arrive at the phone’s telephone app, allowing users to decide whether to take or refuse calls or ask for further information.

As usual, there are new faces of the clock to choose from. And you will do it Finally Being able to use the notes on the clock, which can be more important for some of us than others.