Bloomberg News reporter Mark GurmanReports allegeApple has long been rumored to be combining HomePod and iPad designSmart Home Center Device, and will enter the market as early as the end of this year.
Rumors of this Apple product have been circulating for a while, but there have been no official release plans. Previous reports have suggested that the device's release date has been delayed due to the new version of Siri, which incorporates "Apple Intelligence" technology.
According to Mark Gurman, Apple's entry-level model of this device will be announced at the end of this year, and an advanced version equipped with a robotic arm that can adjust the screen position according to the viewing angle may be launched later, but the interval may be about 1-2 years.
At the same time, Mark Gurman pointed out that in order to speed up the market entry of this device, Apple may temporarily cancel the "bold design" originally adopted, and it is expected to be added to subsequent models.
According to previous rumors, Apple's smart home hub device combines the features of HomePod and iPad products, is equipped with a 7-inch display, runs the homeOS operating system, and has the standby screen displayed when the iPhone is currently charging and placed horizontally. It may compete with Amazon's Echo series or Google's Nest Hub products in the smart home market.
