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Apple Expands Fitness+ to 28 Markets on Dec. 15 With AI Dubbing and New K‑Pop Option

Apple bets on generated trainer‑voiced dubbing, local pricing, and device trials to win new subscribers.

Overview

  • The rollout adds countries including India, Chile, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and more, taking Fitness+ to 49 markets, with Japan slated for early 2026.
  • Digitally dubbed workouts and meditations arrive in Spanish and German on launch day, with Japanese to follow with Japan’s debut; users can set a preferred language and will get new dubbed episodes weekly.
  • A dedicated K‑Pop music genre joins existing categories across all workout types, complementing features like Artist Spotlight playlists and Time to Walk.
  • In India, the service costs Rs 149 per month or Rs 999 per year with Family Sharing for up to five people, and Apple is offering three months free with eligible new device purchases.
  • Real‑time metrics such as heart rate, calories, Activity rings, and the Burn Bar display onscreen with Apple Watch or compatible AirPods Pro 3, while dubbed audio requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 26.1 or later.