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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…

    Apple booth at CVPR 2025 in Nashville, displaying a live demo of FastVLM technology on an iPhone, showcasing advanced computer vision for AR and photo processing.

    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…

    Cover of Apple Magazine, issue #742, dated January 16, 2026. It features a large Apple logo, highlights on Creator Studio and Gemini Brain, and a promotion for the Chase Card, all on a white-to-purple gradient background.
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    Disney Accuses Google of Massive AI Copyright Infringement in New Legal Clash

    A smartphone displaying the Epic Games logo sits next to a device featuring the Apple logo, highlighting the epic rivalry between the two companies.

    Apple Can Charge Commission on External Payment Links After Appeals Court Modifies Epic Ruling

    A TV screen shows an Instagram Reels vertical video of five young people looking down at the camera with a pink heart icon. On the left, Fire TV displays comments, likes, and engagement stats. The dim room reveals part of a colorful painting.

    Instagram Reels Arrive on Fire TV With a New Big-Screen Experience

    A man points at a computer screen displaying a digital brain diagram while discussing data with a woman; the scene suggests US AI engineers collaborating on federal hiring in a cutting-edge, high-tech office environment.

    U.S. Launches Campaign to Hire AI Engineers for Federal Roles

    A satellite orbits above Earth at sunrise, with illuminated cities visible below and a glowing hexagonal network pattern overlaying the planet’s surface, symbolizing global connectivity powered by data centers in orbit.

    Data Centers in Orbit Face Hard Limits Beyond the Hype

    Two people stand in silhouette, talking in front of a brightly lit Microsoft logo on a dark background, highlighting the growing importance of AI infrastructure in today's tech landscape.

    Microsoft Faces $28 Billion UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Licensing Practices

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