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Apple is preparing to announce a new smart home hub, according to a report Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. As early as March 2025, the iPhone company could release a tablet that can be mounted on your wall, control smart home devices, make video calls, and of course, Apple Intelligence.
The device is said to have a 6-inch touchscreen, but it is expected that, like the HomePod, most will use voice to control it, either through Siri, Apple Intelligence, or an upcoming system called “App Intents” that lets AI control apps. It’s supposed to run on a new operating system, with sensors to detect how close a person is, but it will have traditional Apple apps like Safari, Apple Music, Notes, and Calendar.
Apple’s “Command Center for the Home” appears to be intended to be a competitor to the Amazon Echo Hub and Google’s Nest Hub, so expect it to be priced similarly (say, from $100 to $250). However, Apple is also working on an iPad on a robotic arm that follows you around the room, which could cost closer to $1,000.
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