Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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My Step App: apps.apple.com/us/app/stridepal-step-counter/id6760667243
Apple has officially released watchOS 26.5 to the public, and in this video I'm walking through every new feature, change, and improvement in this update for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra. This is build 23T570 and likely the final watchOS 26 release before WWDC and the launch of watchOS 27. We cover the brand new Pride watch face, including full screen and circular layouts, all 11 color presets, both style options, custom color picking, and the four-corner complications. I also break down what's in the official release notes (mostly StoreKit-related), real-world performance, third-party app launch speed, Control Center responsiveness, a notification-forwarding bug some users have reported in sleep and work focus modes, and how battery life has noticeably improved on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — now lasting multiple days on a single charge.
If you're thinking about jumping straight into the watchOS 27 beta this summer, stick around for my warning on battery health and beta software before you install. I also share my favorite Apple Watch Ultra band — the Nomad Stratos titanium band — and why it's become my daily-driver strap for everything from workouts to sleep tracking. Be sure to subscribe for day-one watchOS 27 coverage, beta updates throughout the summer, and ongoing Apple Watch tips, reviews, and tutorials. Keywords: watchOS 26.5, Apple Watch update, Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 27, new Apple Watch features, Pride watch face, Apple Watch battery life, watchOS release notes, Apple Watch tips, WWDC 2026.
0:00 watchOS 26.5 Released Is Out!
0:51 New Watch Face
5:27 Release Notes & Bug Fixes
6:01 Performance Review
6:54 Notification Bug Report
7:29 Battery Life on Ultra
8:28 Battery Health Check
8:55 watchOS 27 Beta Warning
9:38 Nomad Stratos Band
10:52 Outro
#watchOS #applewatch #watchosupdate
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My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights:
Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - geni.us/ucYER
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Back Light Amaran 60ds - geni.us/xQyQC1
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitors: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/dBXyy8
iPad: geni.us/KAjxAiY
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
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* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
Nomad Stratos Band: https://collabs.shop/iuixvk
My Step App: apps.apple.com/us/app/stridepal-step-counter/id6760667243
Apple has officially released watchOS 26.5 to the public, and in this video I'm walking through every new feature, change, and improvement in this update for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra. This is build 23T570 and likely the final watchOS 26 release before WWDC and the launch of watchOS 27. We cover the brand new Pride watch face, including full screen and circular layouts, all 11 color presets, both style options, custom color picking, and the four-corner complications. I also break down what's in the official release notes (mostly StoreKit-related), real-world performance, third-party app launch speed, Control Center responsiveness, a notification-forwarding bug some users have reported in sleep and work focus modes, and how battery life has noticeably improved on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — now lasting multiple days on a single charge.
If you're thinking about jumping straight into the watchOS 27 beta this summer, stick around for my warning on battery health and beta software before you install. I also share my favorite Apple Watch Ultra band — the Nomad Stratos titanium band — and why it's become my daily-driver strap for everything from workouts to sleep tracking. Be sure to subscribe for day-one watchOS 27 coverage, beta updates throughout the summer, and ongoing Apple Watch tips, reviews, and tutorials. Keywords: watchOS 26.5, Apple Watch update, Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 27, new Apple Watch features, Pride watch face, Apple Watch battery life, watchOS release notes, Apple Watch tips, WWDC 2026.
0:00 watchOS 26.5 Released Is Out!
0:51 New Watch Face
5:27 Release Notes & Bug Fixes
6:01 Performance Review
6:54 Notification Bug Report
7:29 Battery Life on Ultra
8:28 Battery Health Check
8:55 watchOS 27 Beta Warning
9:38 Nomad Stratos Band
10:52 Outro
#watchOS #applewatch #watchosupdate
===================================================
My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights:
Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - geni.us/ucYER
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Back Light Amaran 60ds - geni.us/xQyQC1
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitors: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/dBXyy8
iPad: geni.us/KAjxAiY
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
Follow me elsewhere:
instagram.com/theapplebias
Visit my site: applebias.com
* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
