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In a development that will challenge the gym market, global tech giant Apple has unveiled a number of upgrades to its Fitness + platform, coinciding with the launch of its new Apple Watch Series 7 products. and iPhone 13.
Among the additions including Guided Meditation and Pilates is a new Group Workout feature powered by SharePlay that will allow subscribers to exercise alongside their friends via a FaceTime call or thread. group discussion.
With support for up to 32 people at a time, users will be able to access the Fitness app, select a workout (or meditation), see their friends and family on the screen, and get started.
During a group workout, users will see their metrics and progress toward closing their activity rings, while seeing and hearing their friends as they exercise.
Costing US $ 9.99 per month, the service is expected to be introduced from September 27 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and US, Apple will expand the geographic reach of the application by becoming available in 15 other countries before the end of the year – Austria, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.
Presenting the innovations, Jay Blahnik, Senior Director of Fitness Technology, Apple, said, “We’re excited to introduce new workouts that give Fitness + users more options to stay active and motivated, as well as immersive guided meditation experiences accessible to all and easy to use. fit into your day.
“With new ways to train together or alone – and coming to more countries later this year – we look forward to welcoming even more people to experience Fitness +.”
Although accessible from most Apple devices and hardware, Fitness + is designed entirely around the Apple Watch.
The additions to Fitness + were associated with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 7, with a redesigned Always-On Retina display with a significantly larger screen area and thinner bezels, making it the largest display and the most advanced ever.
The Series 7 is marketed as the most durable Apple Watch ever, with a stronger, more crack-resistant front crystal.
Images: Users will be able to see their friends in their chat, start a group workout from a group chat thread or FaceTime call, and see their workout stats (top) and Apple Fitness + presents Workouts to Get Ready for Snow Season, with and designed with two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion Ted Ligety, and Fitness + trainer Anja Garcia (below). Credit: Apple.
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