After the initial beta of watchOS 26, Apple has now released the second testing version of this forthcoming software update for the Apple Watch. While the company is set to unveil a significant redesign for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, the new watchOS 26 beta maintains much of the familiar Apple Watch design.
For instance, Apple has made minor adjustments to some of the UI, Control Center, and app icons. Nevertheless, users will find it to be just as recognizable. Moreover, the company is utilizing an iPhone 15 Pro or newer to enhance various Apple Intelligence features with watchOS 26 beta 2. Here are a few of those features:
– **Workout Buddy:** This fitness experience “creates personalized motivational messages utilizing voice data from an Apple Fitness+ trainer” to motivate users to push their limits based on the data available in the Health app.
– **Live Translation:** The latest Apple Watch models will provide Live Translation features within the Messages app, enabling conversations to be translated into your chosen language.
Additionally, watchOS 26 beta introduces numerous intelligence features, including new gestures and modifications. For instance, a new **wrist flick** gesture simplifies the process of dismissing notifications and returning to the Watch Face. You simply need to flip your wrist over and then back again.
Once more, the **Smart Stack** has received several enhancements. When heading to the gym, workout suggestions may appear there. Additionally, if you’re without a cellular connection, the Apple Watch can help navigate your way back.
At this time, it remains uncertain if Apple plans to introduce new Watch Faces, as it has merely refined a few existing ones with the new Liquid Glass design or by incorporating support for the better display of Apple Watch Series 10.
BGR will update you if we discover anything new regarding watchOS 26 beta 2. In conjunction with this, Apple has also launched the second testing versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
