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YouTube Music may be working on support for offline downloads on Apple Watch

9to5Mac • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

There are a ton of reasons why a smartwatch can be useful, but one option that’s proven very handy is the ability to pair your earbuds directly to your watch and use music apps while exercising, no phone needed. YouTube Music for Apple Watch seems to finally be ready for that functionality, as new code findings suggest support is right around the corner.

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YouTube Music for Apple Watch seems to finally be ready for that functionality, as new code findings suggest support is right around the corner.

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