Brief
Apple delays new Health app for Series 12, cites iOS 27.3 beta
The updated Health app, previewed in iOS 27.2, was removed and is expected to reappear in an iOS 27.3 beta later this month.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple confirmed that the redesigned Health app for the Apple Watch Series 12, which briefly appeared in iOS 27.2, has been pulled and will return in a beta of iOS 27.3 before a planned release before the end of December, according to 9to5Mac.
What happened
The Health app redesign was first visible to users running iOS 27.2, offering a cleaner interface, new Readiness and Health Age metrics, and integrated Vitals and Sleep data. Shortly after, Apple removed the app from public builds. The outlet reports that Apple plans to re‑introduce the app in a beta of iOS 27.3, which is expected to enter testing before the month ends and ship before December’s close.
What the report adds
9to5Mac notes that the redesign includes an easier‑to‑read layout and daily‑use features that the author finds compelling. The article also mentions that the author, a longtime Apple Watch user, misses a WHOOP‑style day‑tracking method that aligns activity with sleep cycles rather than a fixed 24‑hour clock.
What was said
The piece quotes Apple’s statement that the Health app will “come back in a later iOS beta prior to releasing it later this year,” without providing a specific date.
How it came about
Earlier coverage by Felo News highlighted the Series 12 upgrade’s new heart‑rate monitor and Readiness app (Apple Watch Series 12 upgrade draws user away from WHOOP). The current delay follows that positive reception, as Apple refines the Health experience before a broader rollout.
Key facts
- Apple removed the redesigned Health app after it appeared in iOS 27.2. (9to5mac.com)
- Apple plans to re‑introduce the app in an iOS 27.3 beta before the end of December. (9to5mac.com)
- The redesign adds Readiness, Health Age, and integrates Vitals and Sleep data. (9to5mac.com)
Sources
- [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “Apple Watch Series 12 is excellent, but I find myself missing this one software feature”
