Apple has several new smart home products in the works, and rumors of an early low-cost smart home control device have been increasing over the past few months. bloombergMark Gurman fleshed out some new details in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter.
MacRumors’ iMac G4-inspired HomePod/smart home device conceptGarman said the smart home device, expected to launch next year, will feature a hemispherical base with a small screen placed diagonally across the base, similar to the design of the iconic G4 iMac from 20 years ago. I am.
Following previous rumors that the device would have a “square” display, Garman said the screen and the overall device could be smaller than many expected, with the screen “about the size of two iPhones side by side.” He suggested that the size of the
This smaller size is reportedly part of Apple’s effort to keep prices down so users can spread out multiple units across different rooms in their homes.
Original iMac G4As mentioned above, smart home devices not only run a number of iPad-like apps suitable for their purpose, such as FaceTime, Notes, Calendar, etc., but also act as hubs for smart home control, display photos and photos, etc. You can also. Video slideshow. Garman said the device could also function as a HomePod-like device, with speakers built into the base.
Beyond this early smart home device, Garman previously talked about a more ambitious product that would feature a large screen attached to a robotic arm that could identify the user and automatically track them as they move around the room. I explained. This high-end product will likely retail for around $1,000 and won’t be available until 2026 at the earliest.
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