Apple has been making some interesting moves when it comes to health-focused tech, but it’s not just about flashy innovations. During the launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series, Tim Cook and his team went into some great detail about the health applications of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10, and how the Apple Watch has literally saved lives.
The company has also built a reputation for working closely with medical experts, ensuring rigorous validation, and engaging users in long-term health studies.
From fall detection to heart rate monitoring, and now even hearing aid support on AirPods, Apple has been steadily transforming everyday gadgets into powerful health tools.
But the next big leap? An AI-powered health coach—potentially as early as next year.
Meet Health+: Apple’s AI health coach
According to Bloomberg, Apple is developing a revamped Health app powered by AI, tentatively called Health+. This isn’t just a fancy fitness tracker—it’s an AI agent designed to act like a doctor. The system would analyze data from a user’s health devices, offer personalized recommendations, and even include food tracking to provide dietary guidance.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first hinted at this project back in 2023, but now reports suggest it’s moving full steam ahead. Apple is expected to roll it out with iOS 19.4, which could arrive as soon as Spring or Summer 2026.
The AI assistant is being trained using data from Apple’s in-house doctors, and Apple is now looking to bring in specialists from fields like sleep science, nutrition, physical therapy, mental health, and cardiology. The goal? To create expert-led videos that will be directly integrated into the Health app.
How Apple’s AI health assistant will work
Imagine your Apple Watch detects an irregular heart rate. Instead of just logging the event, the Health app will now offer AI-driven insights and expert videos explaining what to do next. The AI coach could also analyze workouts through the iPhone’s camera and provide real-time exercise feedback, guiding users towards better posture, form, or intensity.
This system isn’t entirely new—Google launched a similar AI-powered coaching feature within Fitbit in 2024. But Apple is aiming for something much broader, blending AI, health tracking, and expert-led guidance into a single ecosystem.
There are also rumors that Apple’s AirPods and Apple Watch might get cameras, potentially making real-time movement analysis even more advanced. If that happens, your Apple devices won’t just track your health—they’ll actively coach you towards better well-being.
With Apple’s history of refining tech for real-world impact, Health+ could be one of the most ambitious health AI projects yet. Whether it truly acts like a doctor remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—Apple is betting big on AI-powered wellness.
