Reports indicate that calorie counting and an Apple Intelligence health agent could arrive this spring
Apple is preparing to unleash the most significant update to its health ecosystem in years, with fresh reports indicating a major redesign of the Health app is scheduled for spring 2026.
According to the latest leaks, courtesy of Macworld, the update (set to arrive in iOS 26.4) will fundamentally transform the app from a passive data repository into an active health coach.
The standout addition appears to be the native nutrition tracker, which would allow iPhone and Apple Watch users to log meals, count calories, and track macronutrients in the Health app.
For years, Apple has relied on third-party integrations to handle this data, but bringing it in-house would streamline the experience (and possibly nerf current popular options like MyFitnessPal).
A smarter Health app—with more to come
Alongside food tracking, the update is also tipped to introduce an AI-powered ‘Health Agent’.
Leveraging the neural engine on the iPhone and Apple Watch, this agent will reportedly analyze your biometric data to offer personalized lifestyle recommendations. There’s even talk of the agent using the iPhone’s camera to provide real-time feedback on workout form, effectively turning your phone into a personal trainer.
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The update is also expected to lay the groundwork for a broader, oft-rumored Health+ service landing later this year, and reportedly codenamed internally as ‘Quartz’.
It’s not entirely clear what the key selling point of a premium tier would be. However, like Fitness+, it’s suggested that Health+ would offer a library of educational videos from medical professionals, covering topics such as sleep hygiene and physical therapy.
The Health app would intelligently surface these videos when it detects concerning trends in your data—for example, suggesting a sleep hygiene video if your rest has been fragmented for several nights in a row.
As ever with these kinds of reports, we won’t know for sure until Apple itself announces it. However, it appears to be shaping up to be a huge year for the brand’s health hub—and its key sensors, the Apple Watch and AirPods, will no doubt have a huge role to play in any new landscape.
