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