Over a year after promising to launch a revamped version of Siri, Apple has yet to release any major AI-powered feature. Regardless of all delays, the company has big AI plans for 2026, including an upgrade to the Health app.
Apple may launch an AI-powered Health+ subscription service
Apple is planning to launch an overhauled version of its Health app with a new Health+ subscription service. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the new service will feature an AI agent that will help users manage their health.
According to Gurman, the new service could help Apple win a leading position in the nascent health AI chatbot space.
Earlier reports claimed that Apple’s new Health app will feature nutrition tracking and AI-powered health coaching. The AI feature may provide personalized health recommendations, videos from health experts about various health conditions, and tips on how to improve your lifestyle.
Part of Apple’s delayed AI push
The Health app is currently a free hub for all sorts of health-related data. | Image credit – Apple
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the long-delayed new version of Siri with iOS 26.4 in April. The company is also planning a complete redesign of the voice assistant that could arrive with iOS 27, along with an AI-powered web search tool.
Over a year after launching the “Made for Apple Intelligence” iPhone 16 series, Apple is still lagging behind the competition. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series supports various Galaxy AI features, while Google’s Pixel 10 devices have Gemini on board, but even Apple’s iPhone 17 series doesn’t have an answer to any of those. Even the OnePlus 15, which will launch with the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16, has some advanced AI features powered by Gemini.
Would you subscribe for Health+ if Apple launches it?
Yes, right away
0%
Maybe, if the price is affordable
0%
Only if it’s part of my current subscription
0%
No, I am not interested in such a service
0%
Apple’s plan to improve its positioning in the smartphone AI space reportedly includes a custom-developed Gemini AI model. To get that, Apple may pay Google $1 billion a year.
Another subscription?
I am willing to give Apple the benefit of the doubt on whether it can deliver a helpful health chatbot, but I don’t know if another subscription service is what anyone needs. Of course, Apple will add Health+ to Apple One and raise its price, but I am so deep into subscription fatigue that any new service needs to give me tons of value to even consider it. Sadly for Apple, Health+ doesn’t sound enticing enough.
Iconic Phones is now up for pre-order in the US!
Our new coffee table book, Iconic Phones, is a stunning visual tribute to the legends in the world of phones, featuring exclusive high-resolution photography, stories, quotes and fun trivia. Pre-order now and save 15% with code: PARENA15
Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: