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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8
Amazfit Adds iOS 26.5 Replies on 3 Watches, Expanding Apple Notification Forwarding
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8

Amazfit Adds iOS 26.5 Replies on 3 Watches, Expanding Apple Notification Forwarding

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8

Summary

  • Amazfit’s new roadmap says Cheetah 2 Ultra, Balance 3 and Balance Ultra will gain Apple notification forwarding by August, letting EU iPhone users reply to messages directly from those watches.
  • iOS 26.5 opened that capability to third-party smartwatches in the European Union, ending a restriction that had kept direct on-watch replies largely exclusive to Apple Watch users.
  • Zepp OS 6 will also roll out in July to the T-Rex Ultra 2, T-Rex 3 Pro, Cheetah 2 Pro and Active 3 Premium with a refreshed interface, training suggestions, a training calendar and HybridCharge recovery tracking.
  • Over the coming months, Amazfit also plans updates to its weather app, map downloads and Apple Health synchronization, broadening its iPhone-focused feature push beyond messaging.

Insights

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