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Apple to Launch Running Variation of Its 'Time to Walk' Fitness+ Audio Feature

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Apple intends to bring new variations of its Time to Walk feature to Apple Fitness+ subscribers, with "Time to Run" and "Audio Meditations" set to debut alongside the Apple Watch Series 7 launch, according to well-connected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.

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Launched in January, Time to Walk are audio stories from influential people that Apple Watch users can listen to with AirPods or other wireless headphones while walking.

Time to Walk episodes are automatically downloaded to the Apple Watch with a Fitness+ subscription, and users can start an episode directly from the Workout app. An equivalent Time to Push is available for wheelchair users.

In his latest PowerOn newsletter, Gurman suggests the new running and meditative variations on the theme will arrive in the fall when Apple launches the Apple Watch Series 7, which is expected to debut a minor redesign featuring a flatter display and updated screen technology, along with a faster processor.

When the audio stories arrive, Apple Fitness+ subscribers will presumably be able to open the Workout app on an Apple Watch, select "Time to Run," and choose from one of the audio stories to listen to during their run. "Audio Meditations" sound less workout/fitness oriented, so maybe they'll live in the new Mindfulness app.

Meanwhile, Apple has continued to improve the Fitness+ interface in successive beta versions of iOS 15, including the introduction of additional filters for some workout types, such as "Equipment" and "Body Focus" in the Strength category.

Apple Fitness+ is currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

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How about they will focus on launching it on regions other than English speaking countries, give me the choice I don’t care it’s not translated.
It’s one of the reasons I bought the Apple Watch and still 1 year later we don’t get it
 
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Worlrl said:
How about they will focus on launching it on regions other than English speaking countries, give me the choice I don’t care it’s not translated.
It’s one of the reasons I bought the Apple Watch and still 1 year later we don’t get it
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I agree.
Fitness+ is one of the biggest Apple Watch features and I can't even try it.
 
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It’s not only for other than English speaking countries. There is a number of English speaking countries which does not have this capability (Hong Kong / Malta / Singapore …… etc…. ).

I’m disappointed as it was one of main reasons I decided to buy iWatch during COVID time. Otherwise I would stick to my old watch (no advertisement, hence no company name).

I don’t believe Apple in this statement without clear cut for a roadmap. Where? By when?

Once they share it - I will believe in it. Otherwise it’s PR blah blah and even not most of commonwealth countries are the audience for it.
 
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Well, will Apple bump up the price because of these little added stuff here and there, some of which are only available in US and a handful of other English speaking countries anyways?
 
Shirasaki said:
Well, will Apple bump up the price because of these little added stuff here and there, some of which are only available in US and a handful of other English speaking countries anyways?
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The Apple Watch price? Of course not. This is part of Fitness+.
 
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I sure hope they give us time to walk with the new watch and watchOS outside the US.
 
I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?
 
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The Time to Walk feature was a hot mess considering the people Apple decided to feature. I don't think Time to Run will be any better. I'll be skipping this feature, too.
 
Dont mind its not in my region, 1. cost extra 2. features doenst really standout that much not saying its bad but not something i need.
 
profets said:
I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?
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Drives me nuts too.. Wish there was a simpler UI for starting/choosing exercises.. Like six little circles with icon of activity on screen instead of scrolling one at a time.
 
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Isn't this just someone talking? My wife tried it and thought it would be something to help encourage to push you through your run, walk, or whatever, but she said it just seemed like a weird podcast.
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I think you can swipe from right to left to remove it.
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Thanks. Didn't even know these could be edited. GONE! Nice.
 
macduke said:
Isn't this just someone talking? My wife tried it and thought it would be something to help encourage to push you through your run, walk, or whatever, but she said it just seemed like a weird podcast.

Thanks. Didn't even know these could be edited. GONE! Nice.
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Same, I saw these Time to Walk things appear but had no idea it was actually downloading to my watch. With a Series 3 I need every little bit of space I can find
 
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The first lot were really good. This second batch is very meh. I do quite enjoy them though on the whole, but think they could possibly choose some much better guests. The Ruby Bridges one was really interesting.
 
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It always struck me as odd that the walking was not to any tempo, just seemed to act as a distraction. I look forward to seeing if this has a modifying beat that would help me jog to a rate (I'd like that) or else just another distraction (a distraction when running wearing earphones less of a good idea?).
 
profets said:
I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?
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Drives me nuts too.. Wish there was a simpler UI for starting/choosing exercises.. Like six little circles with icon of activity on screen instead of scrolling one at a time.
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On your phone go to the Watch app and scroll down to "Workout" settings. Scroll to the bottom and you can toggle off "Add Newest Workouts to Watch" and they won't show up unless you add them through the Fitness app
 
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Dont mind its not in my region, 1. cost extra 2. features doenst really standout that much not saying its bad but not something i need.
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Don't think it costs extra. Let's not know
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Ok, but, why would I listen to this instead of music, or a podcast, or an audiobook?
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Your choice. Why complain about extra functionality included in the subscription? I will continue to listen to my playlist of gregorian chants interspersed with death metal.
 
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