Industry analyst and Bloomberg reporter Mark Garman said: Latest edition of Power On Newsletter Apple is working on a new smart home device that combines the iPad and HomePod.
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Garman said the Cupertino company is currently developing a new device that a Bloomberg reporter describes as a “smart home screen.” Additionally, Garman said anyone wondering about the size of a new device should visualize something a little smaller than what they’re imagining, as “it might be a little smaller than you expected.” Masu. As for the details, new Apple devices are expected to have square displays about the size of two iPhones side by side.
The screen is placed at the base of the device and is probably angled to provide a better angle for the user to interact with it. In particular, the physical design of the new device is reminiscent of the iMac G4, which was released in 2002. Garman writes that the base of the new device will be circular, similar to the iMac G4. In addition, Apple’s upcoming smart home devices will also have speakers built into the base, essentially making the new device an Apple HomePod but with a touchscreen.
Additionally, the new device is expected to run a new operating system with iPad-like features such as FaceTime, Notes, and Calendar. Apple intends the new device to act as a hub for controlling and accessing other smart home devices and accessories. The new device is expected to go on sale sometime next year and will come with a larger, more expensive version with a larger screen controlled by a robotic arm.
