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    Apple smart home ecosystem

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    Apple’s Next Smart Home Device Hinted at in iOS 26.2 Code

    New references found within iOS 26.2’s internal code indicate Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home product, signaling the company’s continued expansion into connected home technology. The findings…

    A modern open-plan living and kitchen area is lit with vibrant purple, blue, and orange LED lights, featuring a sectional sofa, dining table, plants, shelves, large windows with curtains, and smart home features like a doorbell camera.

    Apple’s Smart Home Ambitions: Doorbell Camera and Smart Cameras in the Works

    Apple is developing a smart doorbell camera, codenamed J450, designed to rival Amazon’s Ring. This device is expected to feature facial recognition technology, allowing it to identify residents or frequent…

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    Apple Rebrands HomeKit as Apple Home in tvOS 26 Update

    The transition from HomeKit to Apple Home is more than a cosmetic tweak. Since its introduction in 2014, HomeKit has referred to Apple’s underlying framework for smart home accessories, while…

    Concept image of Apple’s rumored HomePod with a square iPad-like screen, running homeOS to control HomeKit devices and display FaceTime calls at WWDC 2025.

    Apple’s ‘homeOS’ Trademark Filings Hint at Smart Home Hub Debut

    The filings fuel speculation about Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub, often described as a HomePod with a square, iPad-like screen. This device, expected to enter mass production in Q3 2025…

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    Apple’s Vision Pro Trains Humanoid Robots with Human Precision

    Imagine a robot in your home that can fold laundry or prepare coffee as deftly as you do. Apple’s PH2D method aims to make this possible by training robots to…

    A smartphone displaying the Apple Home app with HomeKit settings open, showcasing the iOS 16.4 update interface for Apple HomeKit 2025 smart home control, surrounded by smart devices like a light bulb and thermostat on a modern desk.

    Apple’s Smart Home Hub Faces Delay Until 2026 Amid Siri Challenges

    The smart home hub, envisioned as Apple’s answer to Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub, was initially expected to debut as early as March 2025. The device promised a…

    HomePod Mini in Midnight Blue sits on a sleek table next to a computer monitor with Nanoleaf monitor lights glowing, highlighting HomePod Mini 2 rumors and smart home upgrades for 2025.

    Apple’s Smart Home Display: An iMac G4-Inspired Hub Designed to Redefine Smart Living

    Apple’s rumored smart home display might incorporate the distinctive form of the iMac G4, featuring a flexible, dome-mounted screen that can tilt and rotate for optimal viewing angles. This nostalgic…

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    Wyatt Russell to Lead Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Prequel as Lee Shaw

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    Apple to Open First Noida Store at DLF Mall of India

    A person wearing a hat takes a selfie with an iPhone, while several colorful smartphones are displayed on stands in the foreground at a Singles Day tech event in China.

    Apple Sees Singles Day Lift in China as iPhone Sales Improve

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    Baidu Emerges as China’s Key AI-Chip Supplier as Firms Search for Alternatives to Nvidia

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    Foxconn Expands Wisconsin Operations With $569M Investment Tied to OpenAI Collaboration

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    Western Carmakers Look for Strategic Openings in the Global EV Race

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