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Apple's Smart Home Hub Will Reportedly Launch Later This Year
Despite reports of a Siri-related delay, Apple might launch a smart home hub later this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The device, codenamed J490, is tipped to have a 6-inch, wall-mountable iPad-like display. It will act as a command center for smart home appliances, support video calls,
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Apple's rumored all-new HomePad may launch 'by the end of this year', per report - 9to5Mac
Apple has long been rumored to be developing a product for the smart home. It'll have a square 7-inch display, support Apple Intelligence, and essentially serve as a command center for all things Siri and HomeKit. While this product was on track to launch this spring, numerous issues have pushed
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Apple's Luxo Jr.-like tabletop robot has reportedly been fast-tracked for launch
The next-gen AI device is a top priority at Apple, according to a new report. It's no secret that Apple's heavily rumored push into the smart home segment has taken a hit because of the Siri setbacks. The so-called "HomePad" could still launch by the end of this year (if everything goes right with
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Apple's first smart screen could still launch this year -- but you'll have to wait for the robotic version
Problems with Siri have led to Apple's smart home products slipping Last October, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote that Apple was planning two distinct smart screens to stake a bigger claim in the connected-home market. Now, in the Q&A section of his latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman
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Apple's AI smart home hub could launch this year, here are 4 things to expect
A more advanced device with a robotic arm may launch a year or two later If you've been following recent Apple news, you might have heard the rumor that the company is working on a home hub that would look something like a cross between a HomePod and an iPad. Given Apple's pedigree, it has the
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Apple to Launch Smart Home Hub With AI Features by the End of 2025: Report
A more high-end model is expected to launch within the next few years Apple has long been rumoured to revamp its smart home device lineup with a new tabletop device that can move around a user's desk and has a robotic arm. However before this purported device is introduced to the market, the
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Top-secret Apple device could launch in 2025, and the rumor mill is in overdrive - here's everything we know
Apple is reportedly developing its first smart home hub, potentially launching by the end of 2025. This device, resembling a blend of HomePod and iPad with a 7-inch screen, will run on homeOS and integrate Apple apps.Apple may be secretly planning to venture into a whole new product category, and
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Apple reportedly working on Smart Home Hub with AI features: Here's what we know
A high-end version (J595) with a robotic arm is expected to launch globally within two years. Following a slew of rumours about the iPhone 17 series, new leaks indicate that Apple is working on a brand-new smart home hub. This comes after Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple wants to expand
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Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new smart home hub device later this year, with a more advanced robotic version in development for future release. These devices aim to strengthen Apple's position in the smart home market and showcase its AI capabilities.
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a new smart home hub device, codenamed J490, by the end of 2025. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to strengthen its position in the smart home market and showcase its artificial intelligence capabilities
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The J490 device is expected to feature a 7-inch display with a thick bezel and a front-facing camera
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. It will serve as a command center for smart home appliances, support video calls, and use AI to launch apps. The device is designed to be wall-mountable and will run on a new operating system called homeOS, based on tvOS4
.The launch of the smart home hub has faced several delays, primarily due to Apple's ongoing struggles with Siri and the development of its Apple Intelligence platform
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. These setbacks have pushed the release date from the initially planned March 2025 to potentially the end of 20252
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Source: Macworld
In addition to the J490, Apple is working on a more advanced smart home device, codenamed J595 . This premium version will feature an iPad-like display mounted on robotic arms, capable of moving around a desk. The J595 is expected to have a "unique AI personality" and focus on home security monitoring, advanced videoconferencing, and media playback
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.Apple's entry into the smart home hub market puts it in direct competition with established players like Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub
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. The company aims to differentiate its offerings through tight integration with the Apple ecosystem, including features like streaming Apple TV Plus, making FaceTime calls, and accessing planning apps such as Calendar and Notes4
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The development of these smart home devices is considered a "major priority" at Apple, with CEO Tim Cook reportedly believing that the company could be "a force in the smart home segment"
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. This push into the smart home market comes at a crucial time for Apple, as it faces potential challenges to its iPhone revenue stream due to tariff threats and lawsuits1
.While the J490 could launch by the end of 2025, the more advanced J595 is not expected until 2026 or 2027
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. The success of these devices could play a significant role in Apple's efforts to dominate the smart home market and make further inroads into artificial intelligence, potentially reshaping the company's product portfolio and market position in the coming years5
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