Apple has introduced a redesigned version of its Health app in the iOS 27.2 developer beta, bringing it closer in features to wearable health competitors like Whoop and Oura. The company had previously planned to launch the updated app later in 2026, but is now allowing developers and testers to try it out in the latest beta version. This update marks a shift from the app's previous role as a simple data storage tool for health metrics collected by Apple Watch and other Bluetooth-enabled fitness devices. The new Health app includes a feature called Insights, which offers users a daily summary of their health trends across categories such as sleep, fitness, and readiness. These insights are available only to users of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which include advanced sensors for more detailed tracking. A new Longevity tab has also been added, featuring tools like Health Age—a score that estimates how a person’s body functions relative to their chronological age—and movement assessments that evaluate flexibility, strength, and balance. Apple has also introduced dynamic content into the app, where written and video commentary from health experts will appear based on a user’s data. Future updates to the beta are expected to bring more personalized features, such as tailored summaries and recommendations, as well as the ability to order lab tests through Quest. These additions position the Health app and Apple Watch as direct competitors to other wearable brands that use AI and custom software to analyze user data and generate personalized health insights. Previously, the Health app functioned mainly as a storage system for raw data collected by wearables. With the new features, Apple is transforming it into a more active health management tool. While the company has not given a specific release date beyond “later this year,” the inclusion of the app in developer betas suggests that a public release may be coming soon.