The Apple Watch Series 11 on a wrist, showing the watchOS 26 activity rings page. (Cherlynn Low for Engadget) Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy.

Apple's latest update, WatchOS 26, introduces Workout Buddy, an AI-powered fitness coach that lives right on your wrist. This new feature uses Apple Intelligence to analyze your workout data and ...

I work out a lot, so I like to know how well I’m doing and how much progress I’m making over time. You would think that this would be a good case for artificial intelligence (AI) to step into the fray ...

Apple took the wraps off watchOS 26 on Monday, showcasing its new Liquid Glass design and other key new features. The Workout app gets the biggest makeover, featuring a new Workout Buddy that delivers ...

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 where Apple may be heading with its AI health strategy. Vanessa is a lead ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Did you know you can ...