Apple Releases First Public Beta of watchOS 26

Apple has rolled out the first public beta of watchOS 26, giving users an early look at the next big update for the Apple Watch. This follows the developer beta release earlier and brings features announced during WWDC, including:

• Workout Buddy – AI-powered personalized coaching

• Liquid Glass Design – A sleek new visual experience across the UI

• Smarter Smart Stack – More proactive and contextual widgets

How to Install the watchOS 26 Public Beta

If your Apple Watch runs watchOS 9.5 or later:

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose Public Beta.

2. Enable Developer Mode in Settings > Privacy & Security.

3. Open the Watch app, then navigate to General > Software Update to install the beta.

Useful Links

• Sign up: Apple Beta Software Program

• Learn more: watchOS 26 new features

• Compatibility: Full list of supported Apple Watches

Reminder: Back up your device before installing beta software, as this is pre-release and may have bugs.