All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October
All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as OctoberTuesday July 28, 2026 9:31 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple plans to release an all-new smart home hub at some point between October and early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple Home Hub (Concept)Siri AI is expected to be a core feature of the hub, which is designed to be placed in rooms throughout your house, such as a kitchen, living room, or bedroom. The report said the device will be available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with Apple apparently believing that many customers will buy more than one.
- ▪All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as OctoberTuesday July 28, 2026 9:31 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple plans to release an all-new smart home hub at some point between October and early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mar
- ▪Apple Home Hub (Concept)Siri AI is expected to be a core feature of the hub, which is designed to be placed in rooms throughout your house, such as a kitchen, living room, or bedroom.
- ▪The report said the device will be available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with Apple apparently believing that many customers will buy more than one.
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All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as OctoberTuesday July 28, 2026 9:31 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple plans to release an all-new smart home hub at some point between October and early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple Home Hub (Concept)Siri AI is expected to be a core feature of the hub, which is designed to be placed in rooms throughout your house, such as a kitchen, living room, or bedroom. The report said the device will be available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with Apple apparently believing that many customers will buy more than one. The hub will essentially combine a HomePod-like speaker with a 7-inch display.
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