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I Underestimated Workout Buddy. Apple's Playing the Long Game for AI Coaching

With public betas now live, Apple offers early access to tvOS 26 and watchOS 26, including the Liquid Glass redesign and AI features like Workout Buddy and Live Translation.
Following its software showcase, Apple reaffirmed commitment to Apple TV, unveiling new features and a Liquid Glass redesign at WWDC 2025, emphasizing ongoing platform development.
Apple introduces Liquid Glass design update, described as 'broadest design update ever' by Apple, alongside Workout Buddy and Live Translation features for Apple Watch.
Best of all, there's no fee to join the public beta program, and beta software may contain bugs, affecting user experience.
Come September, users will receive the official versions of Apple platforms with a unified Liquid Glass design, reflecting Apple's ongoing software evolution.

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