Apple is working on iOS 27, but has reportedly dropped a long-awaited feature. This improvement will not come to iOS 27!
iOS 27
In 2026, iOS 27 will be the most important update for the iPhone. Not all versions of iOS 26 have been released yet, but Apple is already working in the background on the development of iOS 27. The new software version brings many features to the iPhone, including a completely new health coach. It now appears that this function will not be coming to iOS 27 after all, according to rumors Apple has deleted the health coach for the time being.
It has been clear for some time that Apple is working on a health coach. The new coach was already supposed to become part of the Health app in iOS 26, but the function was postponed to iOS 27. Now Apple has decided to remove the health coach completely, which means we will also have to miss the new function in iOS 27. Instead, Apple brings separate parts of the health coach to the operating system.
Job health coach
It is not yet clear which parts of the health coach will come to iOS 27. The health coach should originally have used the data from the Health app to provide personal advice to users. This way you can receive personalized health advice based on the number of steps, workouts and other data. This is done with the help of Apple Intelligence, which means that (some functions of the) health coach only work on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
The health coach would not only have access to the data from your iPhone, but also from your Apple Watch. Apple is expected to add a toned-down version of the health coach in iOS 27. For example, you will probably receive health advice based on your Health and Fitness app, but this will not be in the form of a personal coach. Instead, starting from iOS 27, your iPhone or Apple Watch will provide shorter, individual tips for improving your health.
More about iOS 27
Bad news if you were hoping for a major update for the Health app, because the health coach seems to be out of the way for the time being. Still, small changes are coming to the Health and Fitness app, because Apple has been developing the health coach for a long time. Certain components are probably already in an advanced production process, making it easy for Apple to add them to iOS 27.
While the health coach is not coming to iOS 27, this does apply to the updated version of Siri. Apple’s voice assistant is getting a major update and is reportedly turning into an extensive chatbot. Furthermore, Apple mainly focuses on improving existing functions. Don’t want to miss any of Apple’s updates? Then sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter so you always stay informed of the latest features!
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