Apple (AAPL) Stock: Fitness Service Expands to 28 Markets With AI Voice Technology

TLDR

• Apple Fitness+ launches in 28 countries on December 15, including India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chile, Taiwan, and the Netherlands
• AI-powered voice dubbing recreates trainer voices in Spanish, German, and Japanese for hundreds of workouts and meditation sessions
• K-Pop becomes available as a workout music genre across all 12 exercise formats
• Custom Plans build personalized workout schedules based on user preferences for trainers, music, duration, and intensity
• Service costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 yearly with family sharing for up to six people

Apple is bringing Fitness+ to 28 new countries starting December 15. The rollout includes India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chile, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. Japan joins the service in early 2026.

This represents the biggest expansion since Fitness+ launched five years ago. The service will operate in 49 total countries after the rollout completes.

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The company developed AI-generated voice dubbing for workouts and meditations. The technology recreates the actual voices of all 28 Fitness+ trainers in Spanish, German, and Japanese. Hundreds of sessions get dubbed versions starting December 15.

New dubbed content releases each week. Users select their preferred language through the audio controller or app settings. The system automatically plays dubbed versions when available in the selected language.

K-Pop Music Crosses All Workout Formats

K-Pop joins the music lineup across all workout types. The genre features global hits from top artists and works with every exercise format. Other music options include Hip-Hop/R&B, Latin Grooves, Upbeat Anthems, and Latest Hits.

Fitness+ offers 12 workout types spanning five to 45 minutes. Options include Strength, Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, Dance, Cycling, Kickboxing, and Meditation. The service works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Apple Watch displays live workout metrics on screen. Data includes heart rate, calories burned, and Activity ring progress. The Burn Bar shows how user effort compares to others who completed the same session.

Personalized Schedules and Artist Content

Custom Plans generate automatic workout schedules. The system considers user preferences for trainers, durations, music, and workout intensity. Three templates exist: Stay Consistent maintains routines, Push Further increases difficulty, and Get Started helps new users.

Artist Spotlight creates full workout playlists from single musicians. Current artists include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Selena Gomez, and Coldplay.

Time to Walk features audio episodes with notable guests. The newest episode stars Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda. Previous guests include Naomi Campbell, Jane Fonda, Daddy Yankee, and Cynthia Erivo.

Collections organize workouts by specific goals or interests. Examples include Run Your First 5K, Pilates for More Than Your Core, and So Fresh! 90s Dance.

The meditation library contains 12 themes covering Calm, Sleep, and Sound. Sessions teach techniques for recharging and mindful moments.

Pricing stays at $9.99 monthly or $79.99 annually. One subscription covers up to five family members. Customers buying Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, AirPods Pro 3, or Powerbeats Pro 2 from Apple receive three free months.

The service requires iPhone 8 or newer with iOS 16.1 or later. Apple Watch compatibility starts with Series 3 running watchOS 7.2 paired with iPhone 6s or later. Digital dubbing needs iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1.

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