New Apple Smart Home Gadgets Expected on Oct. 13. Here's What We Know
UPDATE 10/8: Apple is reportedly developing smart home devices in partnership with LG. As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the devices will include a doorbell, a smart lock, and a thermostat, with LG branding. UPDATE 9/30: Apple is set to launch its first smart home hub on Oct.
- ▪UPDATE 10/8: Apple is reportedly developing smart home devices in partnership with LG.
- ▪As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the devices will include a doorbell, a smart lock, and a thermostat, with LG branding.
- ▪UPDATE 9/30: Apple is set to launch its first smart home hub on Oct.
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- ▪ Apple Teases Smart Home-Related Event on Oct. 13 — Gizmodo
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UPDATE 10/8: Apple is reportedly developing smart home devices in partnership with LG. As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the devices will include a doorbell, a smart lock, and a thermostat, with LG branding. An X account also posted leaked images. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. UPDATE 9/30: Apple is set to launch its first smart home hub on Oct. 13, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says Apple could launch two different versions of the smart hub: one with an arm and a speaker at the bottom, resembling the iMac G4 from 2002, and another with just a wall-mountable display and a thin square-shaped speaker and microphones at the bottom.The one with the polished…
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