Apple has once again pushed back the release of its long -handled smart home hub, which is now targeting for the launch between 2026 instead of the target of 2025. As Mark Gurman of BloombergThe delay on issues with the Apple Intelligence version of Siri decreases. This enhanced version of Voice Assistant is being built on large language models (LLMS) to make it more individual, more reference-inconceivable and far more competent. However, the work is taking more time than planned, and many characteristics of the hub are dependent on the preparation of the Siri. Setback means that Apple’s entry into the smart home control market will slow down compared to rivals such as Amazon and Google, with already similar equipment in customers’ homes.

Extinously known as J490, the device is expected to combine a 7 -inch display with a speaker, making it look similar to the Google Nest Hub. Gurman It is said that it will have slim black or white bezel, round corners and domes as a base. A front-faceing camera will recognize people, as they allow the hub to display personal information for each member of the house. Apple is reportedly being built around a new operating system called charismatic, designed for a particularly shared family use. Its interface will focus on the clock face, widgets for its apps of Apple, and a re -designed virtual appearance for Siri, possibly a visible avatar inspired by the Mac Finder icon.

The device will allegedly run the indigenous Apple app such as calendar, music, notes, reminders and cameras, but it will not have its own app store. The control will be mostly through voice, although touchscreen will provide a secondary way to interact. Apple LLM-operated is banking on Siri which is the centerpiece. This version will be able to use personal data to meet more complex requests in apps and devices. This was the first time to appear in iOS18, but now expected a more complete release in 2025, with a re -designed visual version for iPhones and iPads in 2026.

Gurman Reported that Apple is testing both from its own AI model and companies such as Anthropic for Openai and Siri, and has not chosen the last direction yet. Work on charismatic and Siri is also laying groundwork for a separate tabletop robot Apple, which is rumored to work for 2027. The product may have a display on a robot arm that may be able to tilt and move, making it more interactive.