Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products
In the last few years, Apple has been trying to penetrate markets outside its traditional ones, including the automotive industry. Now, according to the latest report from Mark Gurman, Apple is eyeing the smart home market as well.
In the past, Apple dipped its toe with the HomePod and HomePod mini, but it wasn't the success the company hoped for. It looks like Apple is taking a second shot at this with several new smart home products that will likely be released by the end of 2025 and in early 2026.
One of them is an iPad-like device with a robotic arm. This sounds like a futuristic device, but the report doesn't go into details about what the purpose of the device will be.
Additionally, the company is preparing a lower-end model without the robotic arm. It's codenamed J490 and was supposed to launch sooner, but Apple is reportedly ironing out some issues with Siri. If all goes well, it can see the light of day by the end of this year.
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