GoKawiilApple's Siri-powered smart display reportedly in testing, could launch in October
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is widely testing a home hub smart display powered by Siri AI, which could debut as early as next month. The device reportedly uses Face ID for user recognition and will come in both stand-mounted and wall-mounted versions, with its own home screen, widgets and StandBy-like clock faces.
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The device would put Apple in direct competition with Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub in the smart display market. Gurman's report suggests Apple may have delayed refreshing its aging HomePod lineup, unchanged since 2023, specifically to time a launch around this new Siri-powered hardware.
- Bloomberg's Gurman says Apple is testing a Siri-powered smart home display that could launch next month
- The device reportedly features Face ID recognition and comes in stand and wall-mounted versions
- Apple's HomePod line hasn't been updated since 2023, possibly due to this pending hardware
Amazon Echo Show 10 — While we wait for Apple's rumored smart display, the Echo Show 10 already delivers the smart home hub experience with a display that swivels to follow you around the room. It's a great way to experience video calls, smart home control, and music streaming with a screen right now.
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