Apple Readies ‘AI Doctor’ and Revamped Health App for 2026

Apple is reportedly hard at work on a major health-focused update, featuring an AI-driven “doctor” and a redesigned Health app referred to internally as Project Mulberry. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, development is in full swing, and the new tools could arrive as part of iOS 19.4 by spring or summer 2026. The revamped Health app, allegedly called Health+, would gather data from Apple devices—like the Apple Watch’s heart rate monitoring—and offer personalized insights on everything from nutrition to exercise routines.

Food tracking, a feature largely missing from Apple’s existing health offerings, is expected to be a top priority in Health+. This would see Apple go head-to-head with platforms such as MyFitnessPal and Noom. The tech giant also plans to build a library of instructional content featuring in-house physicians and medical specialists, and there’s talk of recruiting a celebrity doctor to anchor some of that material. Whether it’s quick workouts using an iPhone camera or suggestions for lower-sodium meal plans, the goal is to deliver on-the-spot guidance tailored to each user’s data.

Apple’s foray into AI-driven healthcare should come as no surprise given ongoing predictions from industry leaders like Microsoft’s Bill Gates about AI’s growing role in medical advice. The updated Health+ suite could function as a comprehensive fitness coach, providing real-time feedback on workout form and personalizing health recommendations. If all goes according to plan, Apple may soon redefine how we track and improve our well-being, blending AI expertise with the convenience of devices already in our pockets.