<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple has released the second beta of watchOS 26 for testing on Apple Watch.</li><li>The update does not bring major design changes but includes tweaks to UI, Control Center, and app icons.</li><li>watchOS 26 beta 2 utilizes iPhone 15 Pro or newer for Apple Intelligence features.</li><li>New features include Workout Buddy for personalized pep talks and Live Translation in Messages app.</li><li>The update introduces new gestures like wrist flick to dismiss notifications and enhanced Smart Stack functionality.</li><li>Improvements include workout suggestions, offline wayfinding, and updated Watch Faces.</li><li>It is uncertain if new Watch Faces will be added, but existing ones have been tweaked.</li><li>Other updates alongside watchOS 26 beta 2 include iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.</li></ul>

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