Apple's redesigned Health app arrives in iOS 27.2 beta with Health Age and Longevity tools
Apple has opened a major Health app redesign to developers running the first iOS 27.2 beta, adding tools that put it in direct competition with Oura and Whoop. The update introduces a Health Age score, a Longevity tab, and a new Insights section — all aimed at turning passive Apple Watch data into something you can actually act on. The full public release is scheduled for later in 2026, initially in US English only.
The Insights tab
The centerpiece of the redesign is a new Insights tab that tracks sleep, physical activity, and a readiness score over time. The readiness metric — think Whoop's recovery score — is exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, so older Watch owners won't get the full picture. The tab surfaces trends rather than raw numbers, making it easier to spot whether your habits are improving or sliding.
Health Age and Longevity
The Longevity section is where Apple makes its clearest play against rivals like Garmin's Fitness Age and Whoop Age. A feature called Health Age estimates how well your body is functioning relative to your actual age, drawing on Apple Watch data including VO2 max, resting heart rate, sleep patterns, and heart rate variability, per Apple Newsroom. Users can also feed in lab results — A1c and LDL cholesterol — for a more complete picture. The same section covers heart health, mental wellbeing, movement, metabolic health, hearing, and nutrition.
Apple is also building in personalized summaries and recommendations from health experts based on your data, though those aren't live yet. A future beta will add the ability to order blood tests directly through Quest — positioning Apple deeper in the preventive health space. Clinical validation details and FDA clearance timelines haven't been confirmed, reports Engadget.
Who can use it now
The redesigned app is available today for developers on the iOS 27.2 beta. The broader public release arrives later in 2026, starting with US English. No timeline has been given for additional language or regional support, meaning users outside the US may face a wait even after the general launch.