Apple is reported to be working on a new health application codenamed “ProjectMulberry”. This app comes with an AI assistant aimed at deliveringpersonalized health management suggestions.
The new health app is likely to debut along with iOS 19.4. HowEVEr, the exactrelease time is still uncertain; it could be soon or might be postponed untilNEXt year.
The upgraded health application will keep connecting with users’ Apple devicesand third-party applications. The AI health assistant will make use of thedata from these connections to offer health improvement tips and advice. Toboost the intelligence of the AI assistant, Apple is collaborating with manymedical experts to train the AI model. These experts will create content forthe app, elaborating on various health conditions and suggesting improvementstrategies.
For example, if the health app notices an unfavorable trend in a user’s heartrate, the AI assistant may recommend an educational video about the risks ofheart disease. Moreover, Apple intends to develop features enabling the AIassistant to use the device’s camera to give feedback on users’ physicalactivities and exercises.
Although Apple’s previous attempts in AI, like Siri, have not been highlysuccessful and have often been criticized for glitches and inaccuracies, thisAI health app project shows Apple’s determination to provide users with morevaluable health management solutions in a competitive market.
Separately, there are reports indicating that Apple plans to integrate camerasinto future Apple Watch models to support AI functionality. The standard AppleWatch will reportedly have the camera integrated within the display, similarto the front-facing camera of an iPhone, while the Apple Watch Ultra will havea camera lens beside the watch face.
