Big changes are coming to your Apple Watch. Here are the top WatchOS 26 features Apple unveiled at WWDC 2025 earlier this week.

Unlike the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the Apple Watch was already moving toward this new creative direction, so the differences aren't as obvious. However, Apple Watch users will still notice a few ways in which watchOS 26 is about to change the Apple Watch experience once it launches later this fall.

WatchOS 26 strengthens the integration between your Apple Watch and other Apple devices, creating a more cohesive and interconnected ecosystem. Key features include: Expanded Handoff and Continuity capabilities, allowing seamless transitions between your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac for tasks like messaging, calls, and app usage.