Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next Month
Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next MonthMonday September 21, 2026 8:30 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple could unveil its long-rumored smart home display as soon as October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device is expected to become a central interface for controlling accessories, communicating with other people in the home, accessing media, and using Apple services. Apple is reportedly testing the product extensively in employees' homes.
- ▪Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next MonthMonday September 21, 2026 8:30 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple could unveil its long-rumored smart home display as soon as October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- ▪The device is expected to become a central interface for controlling accessories, communicating with other people in the home, accessing media, and using Apple services.
- ▪Apple is reportedly testing the product extensively in employees' homes.
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Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next MonthMonday September 21, 2026 8:30 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple could unveil its long-rumored smart home display as soon as October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman narrows Apple's launch window after he said in August that the smart home display remained on track to arrive before the end of 2026. The device is expected to become a central interface for controlling accessories, communicating with other people in the home, accessing media, and using Apple services. Apple is reportedly testing the product extensively in employees' homes.
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