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Apple has announced watchOS 26, the next major update to the Apple Watch platform. Like the others, it is set to introduce a translucent Liquid Glass design, AI-enhanced workout experiences, and new convenience features aimed at personalisation, health, and connectivity.

Today, Apple announced that Kickboxing is now available in Apple Fitness+. Besides that, there's also a brand-new meditation theme, Sleep, as well as a new programme called Introduction to Meditations for Sleep launching soon. 

When it comes to Apple Fitness+, most consumers and fitness enthusiasts would automatically think of the Apple Watch series. For the uninitiated, tvOS 16.1 finally allowed users to exercise and use Fitness+ without an Apple Watch. That's right, IT WAS ABOUT TIME. Thinking back, this update could have been the saving grace for us stuck at home during the pandemic. But better late than never, I guess. Anyway, I've been using it for a month so read below about my experience.

Just a month ago, Apple announced that both iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1 were in beta testing to allow users to use Apple Fitness+ without an Apple Watch. Today, the company just confirmed that it's going to happen very soon on 24 October 2022. 

iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1 are currently in beta testing and developers have found that the OS version allows users to use Apple Fitness+ without an Apple Watch. This is in line with Apple’s announcement during its Far Out event regarding how Apple Fitness+ service will be available to iPhone users without an Apple Watch starting “later this fall”.

For the Apple Watch users out there, do you use Apple Fitness+? The platform is Apple's fitness and wellness platform that interacts with a user's Apple Watch. Recently, Apple announced some new features for the service.

Over a year ago, Apple launched the Apple One plan with its many services. This includes Apple Fitness+, which has a self-explanatory name. Last week, it was confirmed that Apple One Premier is coming to Malaysia, along with Apple Fitness+.

Earlier this year, it was suggested that Apple would be launching a new AirPods model in H1 2021. Some say this should be the AirPods 3, while others claim it will be a new AirPods Pro. Based on new rumours, the former is more likely. However, the launch is probably not happening anytime soon.

A new iOS update isn't the only thing that Apple released recently. Previously, it was rumoured that the company would add premium features to some of its other services. That hasn't happened, but Apple did launch Time to Walk for Fitness+ subscribers.

As promised, fans of Apple finally got to see some new products earlier today. If you haven't, do check out our report on the new iPads and Apple Watches. Anyway, today morning we'll be touching on new software services that Apple is introducing, starting with a one for those who work out often - Fitness+.