Overview
- The beta lets Apple Watch users load pre‑planned routes, view maps and elevation, and follow turn‑by‑turn directions without using an iPhone.
- Strava users reported the feature appearing over the weekend, with some seeing access without joining any beta as the company has not issued an announcement.
- Access currently appears to include both free and paid accounts, with no confirmation on whether the finished version will require a subscription.
- Early reports point to basic on‑watch guidance rather than advanced capabilities such as live re‑routing.
- Rival Komoot already offers offline guided navigation on Apple Watch without a subscription and downloads map data roughly 1.5 km to either side of a route.