watchOS 26 public beta lets you try smarter workouts with personality, new and improved Apple Watch apps

Apple is now offering the first public beta of watchOS 26, the next major update for , ahead of its official fall release. While the biggest visual update may appear to be the limited Liquid Glass elements, the substance of watchOS 26 exists in how it integrates with Apple Intelligence for smarter workouts and more context-aware communication. After some hands-on time with the update, here’s what stands out so far.