iOS 27 reshapes Health with a new card UI and several niche tools.
Apple replaced the Health app’s list‑style Browse view with a colorful card layout and merged search into a single bottom navigation button. A new Visual Intelligence mode in the Camera app can snap a food item and return a rough nutritional ranking – not exact calories, but flags like high sugar or high protein. Cycle tracking now flags perimenopause patterns for users over 40 and links to symptoms and educational content, while Fitness+ adds workouts aimed at that demographic. Data syncs faster, step counts share between Health and Fitness, and route maps and treadmill distances are more precise. GymKit, previously watch‑only, now works with the iPhone to pair with treadmills, bikes and other gear, syncing calories, speed and incline. Child‑safety settings also get expert‑backed guidance for managing kids’ accounts. iOS 27 is in developer beta with a public beta slated for July and a fall release for consumers.
The changes are mostly incremental – a cleaner UI, a novelty nutrition scan and broader accessory support – but they show Apple nudging health data toward easier access rather than a wholesale overhaul.
Expect the same cycle of yearly tweaks; most users will notice the new look before the niche features become useful.