Katarzyna Petru
Already in 2021, Apple introduced the Walking Steadiness feature in iOS 15, which uses the sensors of the iPhone to assess walking stability and warn of fall risk. Now the company is working on an improved version of this solution, which may be released later this year. The new features are expected to be included in the developing Health app, where Apple plans to incorporate functions for an AI trainer previously considered. One of these features will be the analysis of the user's gait using the iPhone's camera. This would enable the system to assess their movement more accurately and suggest ways to improve balance and stability.
Is Apple set to announce a new health feature at WWDC 2026?
So far, Apple has not provided a specific release date, but there are many indications that the new feature may be presented during WWDC 2026 and reach users alongside iOS 27. According to reports, the company is also planning to expand the Health app with new video content aimed at supporting users in maintaining their fitness and health.
According to earlier reports, the decision to abandon the AI-based health coach and transfer its functions directly to the Health app is related to staffing changes in Apple's health department. The company is now focusing on quicker implementation and more refined features within the app itself, rather than launching an entirely new health service.
source: digitaltrends.com
