I tried the new Apple Health app, and it’s everything I wanted from Google Health
I tried to leave Apple Health for Google Health, but Apple is pulling me back.
The author tried the new Apple Health app in the developer beta of iOS 27.2 and found it to be a significant improvement over Google Health. The redesigned Apple Health app requires new hardware, specifically iPhones capable of running Apple Intelligence, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer models. Those with older iPhones will not be able to upgrade, unlike the Google Health app, which is compatible with devices running at least Android 11 or iOS 16.4.
Upon trying the new app, the author discovered several improvements, such as the Insights tab now showing Activity Ring data prominently and a Longevity tab that estimates health age using Apple Watch fitness data and personalized tests. The VO2 max test, a popular health metric, is available exclusively in the Apple Health app and cannot be found in Google Health.
The new Readiness feature, which assesses the body's readiness for daily activities and workouts, is also exclusive to Apple, with its score displayed on a zero-to-10 scale and accompanied by simple recommendations. However, the author points out that the latest Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4 models are required to access this feature due to hardware limitations in older models.
The author concludes that while the new Apple Health app offers a data-driven and AI-driven approach, the requirement for newer hardware to access advanced features sets a concerning precedent and raises the question of whether users must continuously invest in new devices to access the latest health technology.
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