In addition to releasing new software updates for iPad and Mac next week, Apple announced that its Fitness+ service will also be coming to iPhone on October 24. To use the service, you'll need an iPhone with iOS 16.1 or later, but you'll also be able to access it from iPad and Apple TV. If you want to see your fitness metrics on a bigger screen while you work out, you won't need an Apple TV — any Roku player with AirPlay support will do.
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The workouts and meditations included in the Fitness app are located in the Fitness tab. The main downside, unfortunately, is that the data may not always be accurate. For example, iPhone users have to rely on calorie burn estimates rather than continuous heart rate monitoring , as Apple Watch owners can. Even so, you may still want Apple's smartwatch if personalized performance data is something you're after. Alternatively, the band is useful if you want to listen to Time to Walk or Time to Run workouts without taking your iPhone with you.
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With the purchase of an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, you'll get three months of Fitness+ for free – a fantastic deal compared to the original offer that only included the Apple Watch.
With iOS 16.1, you won't just get support for Fitness+. Some of the other changes you'll encounter include an improved battery life icon, compatibility with shared iCloud Photo Library , and clean energy charging . In short, many of the things Apple promised with its operating system update are finally coming true — no matter what device you're using.
Information source: engadget.com
