iOS 27 Brings GymKit To iPhone And AirPods, But What Does It Actually Do?
GymKit never became as popular as it should have, but great compatibility could fix that.
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Released in October 2017, Apple's GymKit is an exciting idea that was never widely adopted. The premise is simple: you tap your watch to a machine in the gym to enable data syncing in both directions. The gym equipment can display what your watch is measuring, while your watch uses the machine's metrics to better calculate the quality of your workout. However, gym equipment replacement tends to be a slow process and purchasing equipment for the home is getting more expensive every year. Given the need for an Apple Watch and a compatible cardio machine, Apple's exercise API has had a lot working against it.
With iOS 27, however, Apple is bringing GymKit to iPhone. With this update, your AirPods Pro 3 will handle heart rate data, while the iPhone becomes the...
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