Since Apple released watchOS 26, I've been religiously using the new Workout Buddy feature. This AI functionality is probably the most important change on the Apple Watch operating system, and I was ...

It doesn’t interrupt your workouts To put my new Workout Buddy through its paces, I set out on several different runs over two days — an easy 7-mile run one day, followed by a 6-mile tempo session and ...

Commentary: The Apple Watch's new coaching feature in watchOS 26 taps your fitness data for live feedback, but don't expect detailed training plans just yet. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, ...

Apple wants to make sure you can’t even run away from AI anymore, announcing it will add an AI-powered Workout Buddy to the Apple Watch series with watchOS 26. As part of WWDC 2025, Apple just lifted ...

Apple introduced the “Workout Buddy” feature with WatchOS 26 that analyzes, motivates, and informs users on their fitness journey using Apple Intelligence. It works on Apple Watch with Bluetooth ...

Apple's AI trainer in watchOS 26 is promising in theory, but I’ve seen what an annoying, nagging coach looks like. Here’s how Workout Buddy can avoid that fate. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering ...

Apple revealed it's new Workout Buddy feature for Apple Watch at WWDC 25. Workout Buddy offers supposedly motivational shout-outs during select workouts. Apple missed the chance to create a truly ...

It’s not quite a coach and not quite an essential fitness tool, but Apple’s latest foray into the fitness tech world does want to be your “Workout Buddy.” The aptly named feature is powered by ...