Tech giant Apple is preparing a significant update for its smartwatch operating system, introducing an innovative AI workout assistant. The official announcement, released on July 25, 2025, reveals details about the new functionality called Workout Buddy.
The intelligent assistant is designed to provide discreet and unobtrusive support during physical activity. The system offers contextual reminders based on previous workout patterns, without using voice activation.
Developed based on the expertise of Apple Fitness Plus instructors, Workout Buddy analyzes individual progress and generates personalized motivational messages. Additional improvements include an expanded Smart Stack with contextual recommendations and features like Wrist Flick and Live Translations.
The company plans to officially release the watchOS 26 update during the upcoming fall season, with a public beta version already available for testing.