Apple announced several new features coming to WatchOS 26 at its annual software conference, WWDC, on Monday in Cupertino. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple's platforms for a more unified look and naming mechanisms that reflect the year the software debuts.

Explore the 15 new features in watchOS 26 Beta 1, from advanced health tracking to enhanced customization for your Apple Watch.

The iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 versions have received the most attention, but Apple has given the WatchOS 26 version similar attention for Watch users.