Media Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 7, 2026

iOS 27 Expands GymKit to iPhone and AirPods

9to5Mac reported that Apple is extending GymKit-style workout syncing to iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 in iOS 27. The outlet says the setup can mirror the Apple Watch gym experience on compatible equipment.

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Signal Summary

According to 9to5Mac, the new experience was tested on a GymKit-compatible treadmill and appears designed to share workout data without requiring an Apple Watch. The feature could make Apple’s gym integrations more useful for people who work out without wearing a watch.

Why It Matters

If the feature rolls out broadly, more Apple users could get gym machine syncing and workout metrics without buying or wearing an Apple Watch. That widens GymKit’s appeal and could make Apple’s fitness ecosystem feel more connected across devices.

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  • 9to5MacDocumentOriginal

    iOS 27 basically turns your iPhone and AirPods into an Apple Watch at the gym - 9to5Mac

    Zac Hall

    GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while t
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iOS 27

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