Katarzyna Petru
Already in 2021, Apple introduced the Walking Steadiness feature in iOS 15, which assesses gait stability based on the iPhone's sensors and warns about the risk of falling. 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 incorporated into the Health app, which Apple plans to enhance with functionalities of a previously considered AI coach. One of these features will involve analyzing the user's gait using the iPhone's camera. This would allow the system to more accurately assess the way a person moves and suggest how to improve balance and stability.
Will Apple announce a new health feature at WWDC 2026?
So far, Apple has not provided a specific release date, but many indications suggest that the new feature could be presented during WWDC 2026 and reach users along with iOS 27. According to reports, the company also plans to expand the Health app with new video content, which would support users in taking care of 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 faster implementation and more refined features within the app itself, instead of launching a completely new health service.
source: digitaltrends.com
