A brand new House Hub gadget may mix elements of HomePod and iPad
Apple’s rumored Frankenstein-like House Hub with the physique of a HomePod, neck of a robotic, and iPad head may have a extra sq. show in keeping with a brand new rumor.
This internally labeled “HomeAccessory,” codenamed J490, might be powered by an A18 processor and have a square-ish show. The small print come from an nameless supply talking to 9to5Mac.
The brand new gadget would help Apple Intelligence, acknowledge customers by way of the digital camera, and reply to gestures. It has been pitched as a hybrid product combining the usefulness of HomePod and iPad powered by a extra clever Siri.
Like competing choices, clients would place the product in a standard house just like the kitchen to make use of it as a wise show. It may present recipes, play a TV present, or make a FaceTime name and be managed with voice, contact, or hand gestures.
The rumored House Hub gadget would price round $1,000, however that is the estimate for the robotic arm possibility. Apple may additionally provide a model with a static show at a extra affordable worth.
There isn’t any indication of if or when Apple would announce the robotic House Hub. It’s possible a 2025 or later gadget.