Apple is expanding GymKit support to iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 with iOS 27, extending gym equipment connectivity functionality beyond the Apple Watch for the first time.
GymKit originally launched in 2017 and was until now exclusive to the Apple Watch feature, requiring users to wear the watch and tap it to compatible equipment to pair it. This expansion means that iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 users can now also connect to supported cardio devices, including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and stair climbers, for more accurate real-time workout metrics, without needing an Apple Watch on their wrist.
The feature works via two-way data exchange, synchronizing metrics such as speed, pace, distance, calories and heart rate between the device and machine in real time, with the aim of aligning what the user sees on their device with what the equipment displays.
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