Apple plans to introduce an updated Health app for iPhone with iOS 19.4 in 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The app will feature a new AI-powered health coach that gives tailored advice.
Gurman called this coach an “AI agent” designed to “replicate” a real doctor, aligning with Tim Cook’s belief that healthcare is Apple’s biggest societal impact.
AI Coach Uses Your Health Data
The revamped app will use health data, especially from Apple Watch users, to feed the AI coach for personalized recommendations. This project, codenamed Mulberry, relies on training from physicians employed by Apple, Gurman reported.
The company also plans to bring in “outside doctors” like sleep specialists, nutritionists, physical therapists, mental health experts, and cardiologists to create videos. These videos, filmed in a new Oakland, California facility, will explain health trends to users.
Apple is searching for a “major doctor personality” to host the service, which some insiders call “Health+,” he highlighted.
Focus on Food and Fitness
Food tracking will play a key role, with the AI helping users monitor their diet. Apple expects to use iPhone rear cameras to analyze workouts and offer pointers, a feature that might connect to Apple Fitness+ later, Gurman said. This camera integration could enhance other Apple services.
Release Timeline
Apple plans to launch iOS 19 in September 2025, with iOS 19.4 expected in March or April 2026. Development is moving quickly, Gurman noted, targeting a spring or summer release next year.