# iOS 27 basically turns your iPhone and AirPods into an Apple Watch at the gym - 9to5Mac

> GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while the machine sends back metrics like…

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/10/ios-27-basically-turns-your-iphone-and-airpods-into-an-apple-watch-at-the-gym/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a510d6724aba2fec5835c1c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-10
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #airpods #apple-watch #surface #ios
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