Top stories today:

1. Apple’s Health app revamp, AI doctor service planned for H1 2026
2. Manus AI launches $39/month Starter plan, $199/month Pro tier
3. China’s Zhipu AI launches free agent with “deep research” capabilities
4. Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental now rolling out to free users
5. Musk’s xAI buys X for $33B in surprise all-stock deal

0. Data and calendar

Listen to our AI-generated podcast summarizing today’s newsletter (beware of hallucinations):

1. Apple’s Health app revamp, AI doctor service planned for H1 2026

• iOS 19.4 is said to come with the new Health app.

• AI coach will use the Health app data to offer tailor-made recommendations.

• AI agent is currently in training with data from physicians.

• Outside doctors are also said to work, including sleep, nutrition, and mental health experts.

• Food tracking will also be part of the revamped app.

Separately, an iPad Pro with an M5 chip is reportedly on track for an H2 2025 launch

• M5 MacBook Pro is also expected for later this year.

• M6 chip with Apple’s in-house modem could be ready by 2027.

3. Manus AI launches $39/month Starter plan, $199/month Pro tier weeks after beta debut

• Limited-access free version is still available.

• The Pro tier is in line with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro.

• Butterfly Effect, Manus AI maker, is said to be raising $500M in fresh funding.

4. China’s Zhipu AI launches free agent with “deep research” capabilities