Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks
Home > Smart Home Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company's short-lived but friendlier iMac design. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology.
- ▪Home > Smart Home Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks Return of the iMac G4 design?
- ▪The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company's short-lived but friendlier iMac design.
- ▪Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology.
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| Original publisher | CNET — News |
| Canonical URL | https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/apple-smarter-home-hub-report/ |
| Publication time | 2026-09-30T21:26:36Z |
| Retrieval time | 2026-09-30T21:52:06.474Z |
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Home > Smart Home Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company's short-lived but friendlier iMac design. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Read full bio September 30, 2026, 5:26 pm ET 2 min read Apple's new smart home hub is rumored to have a design similar to the iMac G4.
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