Apple watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 add new health and fitness tools
Apple announced new health and fitness features for watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 at its 'Surprise and Shine' event, alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch hardware. The updates expand Workout Buddy capabilities and bring a redesigned Health app to iPad. watchOS 27, rolling out September 14 for compatible Apple Watch models, lets Workout Buddy run without an iPhone via Wi-Fi or cellular, adds Spanish support, and improves treadmill tracking with machine learning. It also adds perimenopause and menopause tracking, plus AirPods Pro 3 heart rate data sharing with gym equipment. iPadOS 27 introduces an Apple Intelligence-powered Health app with Insights and Longevity sections, including Health Age based on Apple Watch and lab data. Some features remain iPhone-exclusive, and the updates require recent hardware and software versions.