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According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will unveil a new smart home lineup on October 13, including a square six-inch smart display (code-named J490/J491), an updated HomePod mini, and a faster Apple TV 4K. The display reportedly uses facial and voice recognition and runs software blending elements of iPadOS, watchOS, and iOS's StandBy mode, with the whole lineup built to showcase Apple's revamped Siri.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple's new smart home hub is set to launch within two weeks and will feature a 6-inch square display on a metal arm attached to a round, perforated speaker base, evoking the iMac G4's design. The device reportedly has no battery and must stay plugged into power via USB-C, includes a single front-facing camera, and lacks volume or power buttons. Bloomberg also describes a second wall-mountable version with a flat, square base housing speakers and microphones.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is testing a smart home display, internally coded J490/J491, in employee homes ahead of a possible launch as soon as next month. The device reportedly combines elements of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, with its own home screen, widgets, and clock faces, and leans heavily on an upgraded Siri to handle tasks across apps like Notes and Reminders.