Apple is gearing up to announce a new smart home hub, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. As early as March 2025, the iPhone maker could release a

Apple's foray into smart home devices is expected in March 2025 with an AI-powered, wall-mounted tablet, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the situation. The iPad-like device, internally known as J490, will act as a "command center" for smart ...

The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

Apple is reportedly developing a wall-mounted display designed to control smart home products directly within the household. The device, code-named J490, is expected to support video calls; manage smart home appliances,

Gurman describes the device as a square iPad with a 6-inch screen, “about the size of two iPhones side by side, with a thick edge around the display.” He says it has a camera at the top front, a rechargeable built-in battery,

The entry level version of Apple's rumoured smart home hub will have Siri and Apple Intelligence, it is claimed. This version is likely to launch in March 2025 with a similar price to rivals. According to Gurman's sources,