<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Before the WWDC 2025 keynote, rumors hinted at new Apple Intelligence features in watchOS 26 for Apple Watch.</li><li>Workout Buddy is the primary Apple Intelligence feature of watchOS 26, offering personalized pep talks.</li><li>Live Translation comes to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Messages.</li><li>Genmoji improvements allow for sending Genmoji creations and mixing emojis with descriptions.</li><li>Other smart features in watchOS 26 include Wrist Flick gesture, Smart Stack enhancements, AI-powered Messages, and Notifications tweak.</li><li>Wrist Flick gesture allows dismissing notifications by turning your wrist over and back.</li><li>Smart Stack adapts to your routine and location data, offering relevant workouts and assistance.</li><li>AI in Messages suggests Apple Cash payments and Check-Ins based on context clues.</li><li>Notifications now adjust sound levels based on background noise.</li><li>AI features like Hold Assist and Call Screening help manage calls using the Apple Watch.</li><li>Apple Watch users can expect a range of AI-powered features with watchOS 26.</li></ul>

8 Apple Intelligence features coming to your Apple Watch in watchOS 26

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