Update - We have updated our timeline for the iOS 26.6 fix based on the latest information from Apple's release schedule.
Current Status
iOS 26.6 includes the fix for the blood pressure permission issue. The update is currently in developer beta testing, with beta 4 released on July 6, 2026. Based on Apple's historical release patterns for point updates, we expect the public release to arrive in late July 2026, approximately July 27.
Revised Timeline
Our earlier projection of "early July" availability has been adjusted. iOS 26.6 with the fix will reach all users by late July.
What This Means for You
If you are experiencing the blood pressure permission issue on iOS 26.5:
- The workaround (Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > [app name] > toggle Blood Pressure on) remains available
- iOS 26.6, arriving in late July, includes the fix for this issue and will resolve the permission request problem
- Users who already granted blood pressure access on earlier iOS versions are not affected
- Both Inform SDK (2.x.x) and Legacy SDK (1.x.x) will benefit from this fix
We will provide another update once iOS 26.6 is released to the public.
Jul 08, 2026 - 15:27 EDT
Update - iOS 26.6 Beta 2 (released June 15) continues to include the blood pressure permission fix noted in our previous update. Based on the beta release cadence, public availability is projected for early July, though Apple has not announced an official date. We will update this page when iOS 26.6 ships publicly and we have verified the fix.
Jun 30, 2026 - 13:14 EDT
Update - Apple has put out a developer beta for an upcoming iOS 26.6, and it fixes the Blood Pressure permission bug from iOS 26.5. There's no timeline yet for when iOS 26.6 will be released, and of course, we would need to verify the fix when it is available. Just wanted to note that this appears to be on Apple's radar, and they are planning to address it.
May 27, 2026 - 12:12 EDT
Update - Our ticket with Apple has been updated to the status of "potential fix identified for a future release." Since this is an iOS HealthKit regression, there isn't much Validic can do but track the status of the ticket we opened with Apple. We have not been given an ETA on when this will be addressed on the Apple side.
For any users on iOS 26.5 that encounter this, ask them to follow the workaround below:
Workaround: Affected users can manually enable access via Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > [your app name], then toggle Blood Pressure on. Data flows normally once this is done.
May 19, 2026 - 09:49 EDT
Identified - Apple released iOS 26.5 today with a HealthKit regression that prevents blood pressure permission requests from completing correctly. This affects only Inform clients receiving blood pressure data through the measurement endpoint via Apple Health.
Scope is narrow: only users who grant blood pressure permission for the first time on iOS 26.5 are affected. Users who authorized blood pressure access on iOS 26.4.2 or earlier are unaffected and will continue to see data. Bluetooth-collected blood pressure readings are not affected.
Workaround: Affected users can manually enable access via Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > [your app name], then toggle Blood Pressure on. Data flows normally once this is done.
Apple Developer Relations has confirmed this is a regression. We have filed a support incident and will update this page when a fix is available. The fix would need to be on the Apple side to be clear.
May 11, 2026 - 15:51 EDT