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Apple Debuts watchOS 26 Developer Beta With Liquid Glass UI and Workout Buddy

Installation depends on a paired iPhone running iOS 26; public release is expected in mid-September across Apple platforms

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Overview

  • watchOS 26 developer beta is now available for download via the Apple Watch app
  • Users must install the iOS 26 beta on their iPhone before accessing watchOS 26 beta through the Watch app’s Software Update
  • The beta brings a Liquid Glass architecture across the interface, featuring light reflections and refractions on menus and buttons
  • Workout Buddy uses on-device Apple Intelligence to analyze workout history and deliver customized exercise recommendations
  • Beta installations cannot be reverted to stable releases; developers must assess compatibility ahead of its expected mid-September public rollout