Apple Fitness+ won't need an Apple Watch to work starting this fall

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The Apple Fitness+ service will no longer be Apple Watch-centric. The company reaffirmed its plans to allow iPhone users in the 21 countries where Fitness+ is available to access it even if they don't own Apple's smartwatch. The iPhone-only users will get access to over 3,000 workouts and meditations. You can also still use the service on the iPad and Apple TV.

Understandably, the Apple Watch will get more accurate stats than just your phone. The iPhone will estimate the calories you burn, adding to the progress on the Move ring.

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Stunning city of Vancouver is now part of Apple Fitness+ 'Time to Run'

Fans for Apple Fitness+ and the Time to Run series can look forward to checking out the first Canadian city edition added to the popular workout roster! The audio running experience designed to help users become more consistent and better runners, has created a series of episodes focused on a popular running routes in some of the most notable and iconic locations. It's no surprise that now the beautiful city of Vancouver would be added!

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Apple reportedly plans to add a nutrition and payment services into Health app

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Apple might be looking to expand the services of its Health app. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that Apple is planning to offer an "Instacart-like" grocery service with nutrition data integrated into the Health app. Alongside that, Apple is reportedly planning to expand the workout types it offers on Apple Fitness+ when iOS 16 launches later this year. Gurman noted the service might be potentially complex and "fairly low-margin."

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Learn BTS's choreography on Apple Fitness+

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Get a workout in and learn some of BTS's famous moves. Apple is updating its Fitness+ service in time for International Dance Day on April 29, and part of that update is the addition of actual choreography from the Korean sensation. You can learn the dances from BTS hit songs like "Dynamite," "Permission to Dance," and "Mic Drop." You can expect to see these workouts starting next week. On April 29, you're eligible to earn limited-edition awards and animated Messages stickers. But you'll need to work out for at least 20 minutes to help you reach those rewards.

On top of that, Apple is refreshing its Artist Spotlight series to add ABBA and Queen playlists. Over the next four weeks, you can expect new workouts featuring each artist every Monday, crossing categories like Strength, Treadmill, Cycling, Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, and Dance. 

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