Apple has updated its Health app with a new Average Bedtime feature in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. The update gives users deeper insight into their sleep habits. In addition, Apple restored blood oxygen data to the Vitals section for users in the United States.
The new metric appears in the Sleep section as part of a dedicated Sleep Highlight. It shows the time a user typically goes to bed. The app calculates this average using sleep data from the past two weeks. As a result, users can better understand their nighttime routines.
A Clearer Picture of Sleep Patterns
Previously, Apple Health focused mainly on average sleep duration. Now, it adds Average Bedtime to complement that data. Together, these insights help users track not just how long they sleep, but also when they fall asleep.
This change arrives alongside other iOS 26.4 beta updates. Apple also introduced improvements to Apple Podcasts and Apple Music earlier this week. However, the Health app update stands out because it directly supports wellness goals.
Sleep experts often stress the importance of consistent bedtimes. Therefore, this new metric could encourage healthier habits. By seeing patterns over two weeks, users may feel motivated to adjust their routines.
Blood Oxygen Data Returns to Vitals
Apple also updated the Vitals view in the Health app. Blood oxygen measurements now appear directly in this section for U.S. users. Previously, this data existed only as a separate metric.
The shift follows Apple’s long-running patent dispute with Masimo. After an Apple Watch import ban in early 2024, Apple removed on-device blood oxygen detection. Later, in August 2025, the company made blood oxygen readings accessible through a paired iPhone.
What Comes Next
Beta testing for iOS 26.4 began this week. More health-focused features may arrive in future updates. Reports also suggest Apple could roll out health subscription features in smaller stages later this year.
For now, the Average Bedtime metric marks another step in Apple’s growing focus on personal health.
