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All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is set to launch a new smart home hub between October and early next year, featuring Siri AI and designed for placement in various rooms like kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms.
- The device will come in both tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with Apple anticipating that many customers may purchase multiple units for their homes.
- The hub combines a HomePod-like speaker with a 7-inch display and runs on a new operating system based on tvOS, incorporating elements of watchOS and iOS for a customizable interface with icons, widgets, and apps.
- It includes built-in facial recognition to personalize the display based on the user, with dynamic interface adjustments as users approach or move away from the device.
- Additional features include FaceTime video calls, home security monitoring, HomeKit management, photo galleries, calendar integration, music playback, an intercom system, and Apple is also developing an advanced in-home security camera to compete with Amazon’s Ring.
