How to use Workout Buddy with Apple Watch and iOS 26

To use Workout Buddy during a session, open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through and ...
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I Had High Hopes for Apple's Workout Buddy, but I Hate It Already

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 ...
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WatchOS 26's workout buddy is great, but I'm switching to something better

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 ...
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Apple's watchOS 26 comes with an AI-powered Workout Buddy

Apple's new watchOS is here with an all-new design and a smarter, AI-powered way to do your workouts. Like all other Apple software, watchOS 26 (yes, it's named by year now) comes with a more ...
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I Want Workout Buddy to Be More Boot Camp Trainer Than Cheerleader on the Apple Watch

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, ...
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Apple's Workout Buddy Is Friendly, but What if It Could Adopt Other Personalities?

Commentary: People respond to different types of encouragement when working out -- some prefer a drill sergeant, others a caffeinated spin class instructor. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology ...
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I Hate Workout Buddies (and I Know I'm Not Alone)

My gym time is sacred. The precious hour I carve out of my day feels like a gift to myself — some much-needed space to work on my physical and mental well-being. My low-impact cardio is a moving ...