watchOS 27 is set to deliver improved heart-rate tracking, while Apple's AI-powered health coach, Project Mulberry, may face delays and launch later in the iOS 27 cycle.
Apple will announce watchOS 27 at WWDC 2026, with improved heart-rate tracking on Apple Watch as the headline health feature, alongside the delayed rollout of "Project Mulberry," an AI health coaching agent tied to Apple Health data. For tech managers evaluating wearable health platforms, the combination of incremental sensor refinement and a slipping AI agent timeline signals Apple is prioritizing reliability over feature velocity in its health stack this cycle.
watchOS 27 will be announced in June
May 25, 2026
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What's the storyApple is gearing up to launch its next software update, watchOS 27, at WWDC 2026.
The update will focus on stability and performance improvements rather than introducing major new features.
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The blood pressure monitor arrives with watchOS 26 next week.
