In the watchOS 26 update, in addition to the "Liquid Glass" design language, the "Workout buddy" function is added to give suggestions (or incentives) during the user's exercise, and the function can automatically suggest the use of the function according to the user's environment. In addition, thewrist flipThe gesture mapping function allows third-party apps to be added to the Apple Watch's control center interface.
The "Fitness Partner" function will be able to match training programs with users' physical data, exercise records and other information recorded in the health app, and the system will become a coach to help users achieve their exercise goals. Currently, this function will first support running, treadmill, weightlifting, cycling, interval training, walking and other sports, and will support more sports in the future. However, this function currently only supports English and has not yet supported other languages.
Through the operation of the "Apple Intelligence" service, the Apple Watch equipped with watchOS 26 will be able to determine the functions currently needed by the user through the smart stacking function. For example, when it is determined that the user is in the gym, the Apple Watch will automatically pop up the user's more common sports activities. Or when arriving at a certain location, it will automatically pop up the operation option of navigating the return route using Apple Maps. The user only needs to tap the screen icon to quickly execute the operation function.
As for the wrist flip gesture added in watchOS, it can be used to silence incoming calls, turn off the stopwatch and alarm, and can also turn off the smart stacking reminder function that is not currently in use. In addition, the "Liquid Glass" design language is also added to the watchOS 26 interface, and similar to iOS 26, the message interface can change the background and other functions.
In addition, the control center interface of watchOS 26 also allows third-party apps to add settings items, allowing Apple Watch to adjust more third-party app function switches through the control center.
Other features include Call Screen, call answering, automatic volume adjustment, instant translation, etc.
