Bloomberg: Apple's Smart Home Hub Lands October 13
Bloomberg reports Apple's smart home hub will launch on October 13, with a 6-inch display and an iMac G4-inspired design.
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will launch on October 13, according to Bloomberg. The report pins down a specific date for a device that had previously only been expected to arrive sometime in October.
The hub is said to feature a 6-inch display and a design inspired by the iMac G4, the early-2000s desktop known for its dome base and adjustable screen arm.
Bloomberg's earlier reporting had said only that the device was expected to launch "as soon as October." The new report narrows that window to a single day.
What's expected inside
Previous reports describe two versions of the device: a tabletop model and a wall-mounted one. The hub is expected to include a speaker so it can double as a HomePod, along with a smart home control panel.
It is also expected to run a new operating system that combines elements of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, centered around Siri AI.
Quick answers
When will Apple's smart home hub launch?
Bloomberg reports the device will launch on October 13.
What display size will the hub have?
The device is said to feature a 6-inch display.
What design is the hub based on?
It is said to be inspired by the iMac G4.