Apple's new Health app to feature AI doctors, food tracking, and virtual coaching

Forward-looking: Apple devices have always had a strong focus on health elements, and they will see a big upgrade next year. Not only is Cupertino working on a revamped version of the Health app, but it's also creating a virtual doctor and health coach powered by AI agents. According to Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman, the new and upgraded health features are part of what is being called Project Mulberry. Gurman said they could be implemented in iOS 19.4, set to arrive in the spring or summer of 2026. Part of the revamp will see the Health app renamed Health+, suggesting it may come with a subscription cost. It will collect data from other Apple or third-party devices, such as an Apple Watch, and provide exercise, nutrition, and general health-improving recommendations based on this information. It's expected that Apple Intelligence will play a big part in all this. Apple is currently training an AI agent with data from physicians on staff. It also wants to bring in outside doc ... Read full article.