2025 is said to be a very important year for Apple device launches. This year, the Cupertino giant is likely to launch around 20 new devices throughout the year, expanding its ecosystem. One of the most anticipated devices is a smart digital assistant with a large display. This new device is rumored to allow Apple to expand its offerings in the smart home market and give users a dedicated smart device with a larger display to control their smart home devices.

According to Mark Gurman, this new smart device—codenamed J490—will feature a wall-mounted design with a large screen that will allow users to control smart devices, conduct video conferencing, and even interact with Apple Intelligence and Siri. This will allow to introduce smart AI-powered apps. For voice assistance. According to Gurman, this new device will have a 7-inch display and will be square in shape, similar to an iPad and as big as two iPhone 16 Pro Max models placed side by side.

The device is also said to have thick bezels and a camera on the top for FaceTime – which will likely integrate the device with other Apple ecosystem devices. It will also be said to come with a rechargeable built-in battery and internal speakers. To power the device, Apple’s upcoming Home device is said to come with a new dedicated OS, possibly called ‘HomeOS’, which, according to Gurman, “will be based on the Apple Watch operating system and the iPhone’s recent Looks like a mix of standby mode launched.” ,

Sharing more specifications, the report suggests that this new smart home control device from Apple will feature a touch interface similar to the Apple Watch operating system and a standby mode released for iPhone with iOS 17. This interface will not only allow users to operate other devices but will also serve as an aesthetic smart device on the wall. This highly anticipated Apple device is also said to include adjustment modes that will respond to the distance between the device and the user – for example, from a distance, the device may show the time and updates, but when the user gets closer, it will The work will provide control.

Overall, Apple’s new smart device is expected to serve as a smart home hub and security device, with features like a speaker that allow users to use it as a multi-purpose device – whether in the living In the room, in the kitchen, or on the desk. , Apple also said it has designed various attachments for its smart home display devices, including a mount to stick the screens to walls.

When is Apple launching its new smart display device?

According to Gurman, citing sources close to the development, Apple has been working on this smart device for years. In fact, it has been trying to bring it to the market for the last three years. But the launch was delayed. However, Apple may now launch this new smart home device in March 2025 and offer it as a command center for the home. The company can offer this new smart device in silver and black color options.

Meanwhile, this is not just a smart display rumor. There are also reports about a smart doorbell that Apple is working on, and it could be possible for Apple to launch this display with a doorbell-like attachment to offer an integrated home control center. However, it’s important to note that these are all speculations, and nothing has been confirmed by Apple yet. Apple’s current smart home lineup includes the HomePod, HomePod Mini, and Apple TV 4K. However, these devices do not support Apple’s latest Apple Intelligence.