Apple is preparing a major update to the Health app in iOS 26.4
By ForGeeks
Apple plans to release a redesigned Health app as part of iOS 26.4 in spring 2026: the update includes a new design, nutrition accounting, health videos, and an AI agent based on user data.
Apple plans to release a redesigned Health app as part of iOS 26.4 in spring 2026.
There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the Health app over the past year. Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously said that the company’s contribution to healthcare will be one of its biggest achievements. The prepared update package is directly related to this strategy. According to current reports, the new features will become available to iPhone users in the coming months.
The update is being developed for version iOS 26.4. If the schedule stays on track, the first beta version will be released as early as February, with a public release expected in the spring of 2026.
New design and simplified structure
According to journalist Filipe Esposito of Macworld, Apple is redesigning the interface of the Health app. The company is preparing “major updates,” including a new way to display categories and simplified metrics input. Details about the visual changes have not yet been disclosed.
The redesign is due to the app’s growing role within Apple’s ecosystem. The more data that is collected about the user, the more important a simple and clear interface becomes. The company expects the redesign to lower the entry threshold for new users and speed up metrics for those who actively use the app every day.
Nutrition Metrics and Calorie Control
One of the key innovations will be full-fledged meal accounting. This was previously reported by Bloomberg Mark Gurman columnist. According to him, the feature is focused on calorie counting and support for weight-conscious users.
Now, the Health app lets you manually enter nutrient data, including carbs and caffeine. However, Apple has so far avoided comprehensive food tracking. In iOS 26.4, the company plans to expand that functionality, which puts it directly in competition with services like MyFitnessPal and in part with weight management apps like Noom. According to Gurman, development of the feature is going “full speed ahead.”
Medical Videos and Health+ format
Apple is also preparing a video service that is similar in concept to Apple Fitness+. The name Health+ is not yet confirmed, but the essence of the service is educational videos from doctors and subject matter experts.
Bloomberg reports that somnologists, nutritionists, mental health experts, physical therapists and cardiologists will be involved in creating the content. Apple will use its own studio in Oakland, California, to record the videos. The app will be able to recommend specific videos if algorithms detect a negative trend in a user’s metrics, such as worsening sleep or physical activity.
AI Agent and analyzing user data
A separate area of the update will be an AI agent for working with medical data. It will analyze information from the Health app and the user’s devices, forming personal recommendations. The agent will be able to give advice on lifestyle and nutrition.
The feature isn’t positioned as revolutionary, given the recent integration of ChatGPT with Apple Health. Still, Apple sees the AI agent as part of a unified service related to video content and subscriptions.
And it’s not a revolutionary feature, given the recent integration of ChatGPT with Apple Health.
The possibility of using the iPhone’s main camera to analyze workouts in real time is also being discussed. In this mode, the user would be able to show the exercise and the AI would suggest how to improve the technique. This feature could eventually be linked to other Apple services, including Fitness+.
What’s known about the launch timeline
Currently, all of the features listed above are scheduled to be released alongside iOS 26.4. The company admits the timeline has been pushed back, but sources say the project is at an advanced stage. If plans don’t change, the updated Health app will be one of the most notable iOS changes in 2026.
