Apple has just released watchOS 26, the latest update for its smartwatches. The new firmware packs new features for health, fitness, and everyday use. watchOS 26 is now available for a wide range of devices, from the Apple Watch Series 6 to the latest models, including the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) and all Apple Watch Ultra versions. To get the update, you need to pair your watch with an iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.

Your Apple Watch just got smarter with the watchOS 26 update, now available

The first thing you might notice is the new Liquid Glass design language. It gives many elements of the interface a transparent, glassy look. This new design affects everything from the Smart Stack and Control Center to notifications. The Smart Stack itself is also smarter now, providing more proactive and relevant widget suggestions.

Another handy addition is a new wrist flick gesture. You can now quickly dismiss notifications, mute calls, and silence timers with a simple flick of your wrist. This gesture is perfect for when your hands are full. The Notes app has also finally arrived on the Apple Watch, allowing you to create new notes or access existing ones right from your wrist.

Health and fitness get a boost

watchOS 26 brings some major improvements to health and fitness tracking. A new Workout Buddy, powered by Apple Intelligence, provides personalized, audible motivation during your workouts. It analyzes your fitness history to give you a custom pep talk. This feature aims to help you push for new milestones.

For your health, the new update introduces a Sleep Score feature that gives you a clear picture of your sleep quality based on factors like duration and interruptions. More recent Apple Watch models will also gain hypertension alerts. This health feature uses the watch’s existing sensors to detect signs of high blood pressure over time.

Watch faces and beyond

Apple has also included a few new watch faces, like the elegant Exactograph and the vibrant Flow. These show off the new Liquid Glass design. If you have an Apple Watch Ultra, you’ll get the exclusive Waypoint face, which provides a live compass and other useful features. For the first time, over 20 existing watch faces can now display a ticking seconds hand in always-on mode.

Lastly, the update also adds some great features from iOS 26. You’ll find Live Translation for messages, as well as the Call Screening and Hold Assist functions for the Phone app. Overall, watchOS 26 makes your Apple Watch more capable than ever before.
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