Apples Fitbit Air-rivaling AI health coach is delayed, new report claims, and thats bad news for fitness fans

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Tue, 26 May 2026 17:28:57 +0000

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Apples rumored AI health coach has been delayed and wont appear at WWDC in June, a new report claims.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apples AI-powered health coach has apparently been delayed Its now not expected until later in the iOS 27 update cycle The news arrives in a new report from a reputable source Apple s WWDC event is just around the corner, which means we can expect a host of software announcements from the tech giant on June 8 . One thing fans of the best Apple Watches might have been excited for is Apple's long-rumored AI health coach (AI) but a new report has just put a dampener on those expectations.

According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman , Apples AI health coach apparently dubbed 'Project Mulberry' inside Apple might not be revealed at WWDC after all. That will come as a blow to anyone looking forward to this feature, but its not all doom and gloom. Past rumors have suggested that
Apple is building an AI helper that can study your fitness metrics and identify key areas of improvement, then give you tips and plans to help you get there. Another feature might involve using your device cameras to monitor your workouts and give you pointers to step up your posture and performance. Latest Videos From You may like Siris AI overhaul will be different to Apples rivals but unfinished The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover, and it heralds a new era of screenless fitness tracking iOS 27 is tipped to get 3
big upgrades here's what to expect at WWDC

However, Gurman says this fitness coach wont be shown off at WWDC. Instead, the reporter now doesnt expect any of Project Mulberrys features to arrive until later in the iOS 27 update cycle, meaning a key delay for the mooted health tools. Rivals pushing ahead (Image credit: Future) This news comes after Gurman previously reported that Project Mulberry had been scaled back, with the company planning to include its features in its existing tools
rather than offering a standalone app. Yet even that delay and restructuring wasnt enough to get the feature ready for WWDC, at least according to Gurman.

It stands in stark contrast to the Fitbit Air and its Google Health companion app, which features an AI-based Google Health Coach that absorbs your health metrics, sleep data, nutritional intake, medical records and more in order to build a personalized plan to help you feel healthier, sleep better, and more. While Googles effort has rolled out around the world, Apples is nowhere to be seen.

Still, Gurman has some more positive news for fitness fans who live in the Apple ecosystem. For one thing, he believes that watchOS 27 will bring improved heart-rate tracking, which could make the Apple Watch an even better fitness tracker for those who need these features. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As well as that, Apple is expected to overhaul its Health app at WWDC, and while Gurman said the AI fitness coach has been pushed back, he made no mention of similar delays to this Health revamp. That could mean the app gets a little more useful this summer, even if Project Mulberry is nowhere to be found.

Regardless, were hoping that Apples improved fitness offerings arent held up for too long. With rival companies pushing ahead with their own personalized metrics and analyses, Apple has its work cut out to draw level in this area. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals Apple Watch Ultra 3 579 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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