Rumor Roundup: M5 iPad Pro, Health+ Service, and iPhone Fold Details Emerge
Upcoming iPad Pro models, an enhanced Health app with AI-powered coaching, and a teaser on the iPhone Fold highlight this week’s Apple rumor roundup.

Rumor Replay: New iPad Pro, Apple Health+, and iPhone Fold
M5 iPad Pro Coming This Fall (and M6 Timing)
- M5 iPad Pro: Expected to launch this fall with the new M5 chip, currently in advanced testing.
- M6 iPad Pro: Targeted for 2027, featuring an in-house cellular modem (likely C2).
New 'Health+' Service in Active Development
- AI-Powered Health/Coaching Service: Code-named 'Project Mullberry', to be integrated with the Health app.
- Specialties: Food tracking and tailored health recommendations.
- Expected Debut: Spring 2024, possibly a preview at WWDC 2023 or fall 2024 with new Apple Watch models.
iPhone 17 Pro Telephoto Zoom Change
- Upgraded 48MP Telephoto Lens: Rumored to offer a reduced 3.5x optical zoom instead of the current 5x, but with improved image quality.
- User Reception: Uncertain if the reduction will be well-received by users who generally praise the 5x zoom.
iPhone Fold Giving iPad Vibes
- iPad-Like Aspect Ratio: Inner display of the iPhone Fold expected to have an almost 4:3 aspect ratio for consistency with iPads.
- iPadOS Features on iOS: Potential for more iPadOS-style features, like Split View and Slide Over multitasking, in future iOS versions.
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