Apple Smart-Home Hub Reportedly Set for Oct. 13 Launch With New HomePod Mini
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Apple’s long-delayed smart-home hub finally has a reported date with the living room.
After years of development setbacks and trailing rivals Amazon and Google in connected living spaces, Apple plans to enter the dedicated smart-display market on Oct. 13.
According to reports from Bloomberg News citing people familiar with the matter, the rollout centers on a new tabletop and wall-mountable display code-named J490, flanked by refreshed versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV.
The expected launch represents an early milestone for Chief Executive Officer John Ternus, who took the helm on Sept. 1after heading Apple’s hardware division. While Apple views home automation as one of its most promising growth segments, it has historically struggled to gain...
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