Apple Planning Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Women's Day in March

International Women's Day will be celebrated on March 8 and Apple will be holding an activity challenge on that day.

In the days leading up to the event, the Activity Challenge will show up on the Apple Watch. To win the International Women's Day award, Apple Watch users will need to work out for at least 20 minutes.

March 8 is a day to celebrate women around the world! Earn this award by doing any workout for 20 minutes or more. Record your time with the Workout app or any app that adds workouts to Health.

A series of animated stickers can be used in the Messages and FaceTime apps if Apple Watch users earn the award.

In February, Apple hosted activity challenges for heart month, lunar new year, and black history month.

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