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Apple to enter smart home market on Oct 13 with new Siri AI, sources say
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According to a report from tradealpha on September 30, Apple (AAPL.O) plans to make a major push into the smart home market on October 13, marking a key product line expansion under new CEO Ternus. The strategy centers on a smart home hub device codenamed J490, featuring a roughly 6-inch square display with wall-mounted and desktop versions. Apple also plans to release the first update to the HomePod mini since 2020 and the first new Apple TV set-top box since 2022. These devices will showcase a new Siri AI assistant that has been in development for years and faced multiple delays. The new HomePod mini and Apple TV will retain current designs but feature faster processors to support Siri's more powerful AI model, according to sources.
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September 30 — Apple (AAPL.O) is planning a significant expansion into the smart home market on October 13, marking a key product line expansion under the leadership of new CEO Ternus, according to reports.
At the core of this strategy is a smart home hub device, codenamed J490, according to sources familiar with the matter. Apple also plans to release the first update to the HomePod mini since its launch in 2020, as well as a new Apple TV set-top box — the first since 2022.
These products are expected to showcase Apple's newly developed Siri AI assistant, which has been in development for several years. The launch of the upgraded Siri has faced multiple delays, and these smart home devices are expected to highlight Apple's efforts to catch up in the artificial intelligence space.
Key details from sources:
- The smart home hub will feature a 6-inch square display and will be available in both wall-mounted and tabletop versions.
- The new HomePod mini and Apple TV will retain their current designs but will be equipped with faster processors to support Siri's more powerful AI models.
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domesticNeutral / independent