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Apple will hold its annual Veterans Day Activity Challenge on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. [1][2]
Participants can log their exercise using Apple's built-in Workout app or third-party applications that record workout data directly to the Health app. In addition to a virtual achievement badge inside the iPhone's Fitness app, successful participants will unlock animated sticker packs for use in FaceTime and iMessage. 9to5Mac notes that Apple Watch users will receive an official notification on their devices a few days before the event begins. [2]
The next Apple Watch fitness challenge is set for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Apple Watch Challenges increase awareness about fitness features and healthy habits while observing holidays and other notable occasions.
via 9to5Mac
Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can.
via Macworld