{"id":1148,"date":"2025-09-05T15:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/1148\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:59:12","slug":"strava-updates-apple-watch-app-with-game-like-features-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/1148\/","title":{"rendered":"Strava updates Apple Watch app with \u2018game-like features\u2019 and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strava has launched its new redesigned app for the Apple Watch, which now features a \u201cperformance-focused\u201d interface, Strava\u2019s Live Segments, performance tracking and more.<\/p>\n

The update follows an increase in users uploading activities from Apple Watches. Strava<\/a> says there was a nearly 20 per cent year-over-year increase in athletes using an Apple Watch in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cApple Watch has become an increasingly popular wearable for athletes on Strava,” says Matt Salazar, chief product officer at Strava. “This investment in Apple Watch is more than just tracking a workout \u2013 it’s about delivering the real-time, game-like features athletes love to motivate them in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s new?\u00a0
\n\"GraphicStrava’s Apple Watch app now includes Live Segments. Strava<\/p>\n

Strava says it made several key updates to the Apple Watch app, including bringing its Live Segments feature to the smartwatch<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Live Segments enable you to compete against yourself or other Strava users on starred or popular segments.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Apple Watch, Live Segments are intuitive and motivating,\u201d says Strava. \u201cAs athletes approach a segment, a banner with the segment name and a circle indicator appears on the watch face. As they enter the segment, the circle updates in real time to reflect progress, providing a clear visual cue that shows whether the athlete is ahead or behind their personal record.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Strava also says you will receive a haptic cue when entering a Live Segment. And once you\u2019ve completed the segment, your result will be displayed instantly before the app transitions back to the standard recording screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Strava says its Apple Watch app will now enable you to see stats at a glance, including pace, distance, time and heart rate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Streamlined syncing is said to make uploading directly to Strava \u201cautomatic and reliable\u201d.<\/p>\n

Extra features for Strava subscribers<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a subscriber to Strava, you will have access to more features on the Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

The live performance tracking means you\u2019ll be able to see how your current pace compares to your personal best in real time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Live Segments feature is also enhanced for paid subscribers. With a subscription, you will have a countdown showing exactly how much distance remains in a segment. You\u2019ll also be able to see how your completed segment time compares to your personal best immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Integration between Apple Fitness+ and Strava<\/p>\n

The update to Strava\u2019s Apple Watch app<\/a> follows the enhanced integration between Apple Fitness+ and Strava, which was announced in January of this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Strava teamed up with Apple\u2019s fitness and wellness service to offer \u201cmore value, inspiration, and motivation\u201d, thanks to three new features.<\/p>\n

The integration between the two services enables users to track and share their Fitness+ workouts on Strava, and Strava subscribers can also unlock a three-month trial of Apple Fitness+ at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

It was also revealed that Fitness+ would debut workouts featuring top athletes from Strava, including runners Hellah Sidibe and Kayla Jeter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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