iPhone Ultra Touch ID 'Confirmed' in iOS 27? Not So Fast

A new leak has revealed a potential feature for Apple's upcoming watchOS 27, which may be integrated into the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the company's upcoming Surprise and Shine event. This new feature, dubbed "richer details in strength workouts," would allow for logging individual sets and repetition counts, weight, equipment, body side, and duration for each set.

This could finally rival the functionalities offered by third-party apps such as SmartGym, which has been receiving praise for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive tracking of strength routines. The leak suggests that Apple is aware of the shortcomings in its own Workout app, which currently lacks the ability to log reps and sets for strength routines, forcing users to rely on external notes or the less-than-ideal Custom Workout routine.

If implemented, this feature could significantly enhance the workout tracking capabilities of the Apple Watch ecosystem, providing users with a more comprehensive and integrated experience. However, some unanswered questions remain, such as whether the feature will work independently of the user's iPhone, similar to SmartGym, and whether Apple will be able to provide a seamless user experience on the Apple Watch face.

Despite these uncertainties, the potential arrival of this feature in the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 has generated excitement among fitness enthusiasts, who are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new Apple Watches tomorrow.