Apple Fitness+ to debut in India on 15 December: Price, launch offer and all you need to know

Apple has confirmed that its Apple Fitness+ service will be making its debut in India on 15 December. The Cupertino based tech giant says that this is the largest expansion of the service since its launch five years ago and now users in 49 countries will be able to enjoy the service.

“Through its seamless integration across Apple devices, Fitness+ has helped inspire users to live a healthier day,” said Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies said in a blogpost

“From seeing real-time, personal metrics right onscreen with Apple Watch or AirPods Pro 3, to the ability to bring the service with you wherever you go on iPhone or iPad, we’re delivering unmatched motivation to users. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this experience to even more users around the globe with our biggest expansion yet.” he added

What is price of Apple Fitness+ service in India?

Apple Fitness+ will be available to buy at a price of ₹149 per month or ₹999 per year. The tech giant says that Fitness+ can be shared with up to five other family members.

Apple has announced a promotional offer for new customers. The company says that buyers who purchase a new Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, AirPods Pro 3, or Powerbeats Pro 2 will be eligible for three months of Apple Fitness+ for free.

To access Apple Fitness+, users will need an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.1 or newer version. However, in order to unlock the full experience with metric tracking, the company says users will need an Apple Watch Series 3 or later device.

Workouts on the app range will from 5 to 45 minutes and are available in 4K Ultra High Definition. Apple also says that users can choose from a variety of genres, and with this launch. The company is also introducing a new K-Pop category which will be available across all workout types and feature ‘global hits from top artists’

The tech giant also says that the service includes "Artist Spotlight" playlists, dedicating entire workout sessions to a single artist. The lineup includes tracks from Taylor Swift, BTS, Beyoncé, and Coldplay. For those who prefer audio experiences, the company says "Time to Walk" allows users to listen to stories from influential guests, such as Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, while walking.