Apple’s smart display that could arrive next year

Remember that rumored Apple smart display mounted on a robot arm? In accordance with BloombergMark Gurman, Apple plans to release the first device as soon as 2025, alongside a new operating system called homeOS.

It could be a device with a robotic arm or a simple HomePod case with a screen. Gurman elaborated on this, saying that two versions are in the works: a low-end display for the basics, like FaceTime and smart home controls, and a high-end robot variant that will cost more than $1,000. According to the report, Apple Intelligence will be an integral part of the experience on both devices. I’m excited to see how Apple’s flavor of AI can help me run my home. I really don’t know how it would have happened.

— Matt Smith

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