Getting an AI doctor right might be Apple's most important product launch this year. Apple Health Plus. It's said to be an AI health coach that can give nutrition advice and medical suggestions.And it could launch as an update with iOS 27 this year. And we should expect it to be a paid subscription service like Apple Fitness Plus. But an AI coach is only as useful as the data you feed it.So, it's time for me to put more data into my phone. that is if we can even trust an AI coach because this month Google h ...

Financial Performance - Apple's service-based revenue reached approximately $2666 billion in the latest earnings report, marking a 12% increase year-over-year [2][3] - Service revenue surpasses the combined revenue from Macs, iPads, wearables, and accessories [3] Subscription and Services Growth - Apple is adding new features to its services without raising prices, offering bundled subscriptions like Apple One [4][5] - Apple One is considered a good value, especially for iPhone users, providing access to multiple services in one plan [5] New Features and Updates - iOS 26 will bring updates to Apple Music, including automix for smoother transitions and language translation for lyrics [7] - Apple TV will allow users to turn their iPhones into handheld microphones for karaoke [8] - Apple Fitness Plus will offer custom workout plans based on user preferences [9] - Apple News Plus is adding puzzles, games, and a food section with recipes and kitchen tips [11] - iCloud Plus now includes Apple Invites for creating and tracking event RSVPs [13] - A new app called Apple Games will highlight games played by friends, potentially driving Apple Arcade subscriptions [13][14] Pricing and Value - The starter plan of Apple One, which includes Apple Arcade and 50 GB of iCloud storage, costs less than subscribing to Apple TV Plus ($10/month) and Apple Music ($11/month) separately [15] - The full Apple subscription bundle with 2 TB of storage costs $38/month and can be shared with a household [16] Customer Retention - Apple's services are crucial for retaining customers within the Apple ecosystem, even if they don't upgrade to new devices [17]

Product Features & User Preferences - Ladder users appreciate the ability to listen to their own playlists [1] - Integration with Spotify and Apple Music is a core value proposition for users [2] - Approximately one-third of the 75,000 app store reviews reference playing their own music [2] Business Strategy & Development - The music integration feature was initially an accidental discovery due to limited resources at launch in 2020 [1] - Offering music integration became a differentiator for Ladder [2]