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Apple's smart home hub launches October 13th
Apple will reportedly reveal a new smart home device with a six-inch display alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV.
In brief
Apple will reportedly reveal a new smart home device with a six-inch display alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV. Apple will reportedly launch a new smart home hub on October 13th, featuring a six-inch display and Siri AI integration, alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV devices. Originally reported by…
Apple's smart home hub revealed October 13th
Apple will reportedly unveil its long-rumored smart home hub on October 13th, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device will launch alongside a new HomePod mini and upgraded Apple TV.
Hub features six-inch display and Siri AI
The smart home hub will feature a six-inch display that can mount on a wall or sit on a countertop. All three products will showcase Siri AI, Apple's overhauled AI-powered assistant.
Design inspired by iMac G4
The hub is about as thick as an iPhone with bezels similar to older iPads. It features a round metal base housing speakers and microphones, with a metal arm holding the screen up, allowing it to tilt.
“about as thick as an iPhone”
Wall-mounted version and USB-C power
Apple will reportedly sell a wall-mounted version with a thinner base for speakers and microphones. The hub uses a USB-C power supply and has no battery inside, available in Apple's standard gray aluminum finish.
iPad-like apps and smart home control
The hub runs a new operating system built around Siri AI with iPad-like apps. It will support controlling smart devices, video calls, music playback, photo slideshows, and intercom-style calls with voice and facial recognition.
What it means
Apple will reportedly launch a new smart home hub on October 13th, featuring a six-inch display and Siri AI integration, alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV devices.
