WatchOS 26 Top Features & Changes — A Casual Runner’s Perpective

WatchOS 26 flew under the radar at WWDC, but it brings some meaningful updates to Apple Watch — including the new Liquid Glass design, a completely redesigned Workout app, and the all-new Workout Buddy to help keep you motivated. In this video, I break down everything new, with a special focus on how these changes help runners and everyday fitness users like me.

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👇 FULL BREAKDOWN with Chapters & Time Stamps:

Chapters:
00:00 Intro — WatchOS 26 flew under the radar
00:27 My daily Apple Watch use as a casual runner
00:53 Compatible devices for WatchOS 26
01:22 New Liquid Glass design & UI tweaks
02:14 Flick wrist gesture & new wallpaper shuffle
02:36 Updated control center & animations
03:01 Flick gesture for dismissing notifications
03:24 Full-screen redesign of Workout app
03:49 Easier access to most-used workouts & customization
04:35 Custom goals, pacer, race route features
04:59 Introducing Workout Buddy (personalized encouragement)
06:16 Spotify, YouTube, and third-party app integration during workouts
07:07 Custom workout alerts for targeted metrics
07:30 Smart Stack Hints & contextual widgets
08:13 New Notes app on Apple Watch
09:00 Live Translate & Messages app improvements
09:25 Final thoughts on WatchOS 26 — positives & battery life warning

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