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iOS 27 expands Apple's GymKit to iPhones and AirPods

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Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will expand the functionality of its GymKit platform, allowing iPhones and AirPods to connect with compatible fitness equipment. Previously, GymKit required an Apple Watch to sync workout data between wearables and machines. With the new update, iPhones will serve as the primary device for recording workout data and connecting via NFC, while AirPods Pro 3 will provide heart rate monitoring. This change aims to increase GymKit's adoption by offering an alternative for users who may not always have their Apple Watch available. AI

IMPACT Enhances fitness tracking integration for Apple users, potentially increasing adoption of connected gym equipment.

RANK_REASON This is a software update for an existing platform, expanding its device compatibility rather than a new frontier release or significant industry shift.

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iOS 27 expands Apple's GymKit to iPhones and AirPods

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Thomas Godwin) ·

    iOS 27 brings GymKit to iPhone and AirPods, but what does it actually do?

    GymKit is a great idea that has never been fully realized. Now, it doesn't require an Apple Watch to take advantage of.

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