"Although the hardware has reportedly been finished for months, this delay is being credited to the company's AI-centric overhaul of Siri still not being complete. The device, internally known as J490, has been one of Apple's many poorly-kept secrets. Rumors about a HomePod smart speaker coupled with a screen first emerged back in 2022."
"Apple has been working to incorporate more AI capabilities into Siri for more than a year as part of its Apple Intelligence package. Gurman reports that the new timeline from Apple aims to have the revamp completed for the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, which is also expected for September."
Apple is delaying the launch of its smart home display device, internally called J490, until September 2026. The hardware has been completed for several months, but the postponement stems from ongoing difficulties with Apple's AI-centric overhaul of Siri. Rumors about this device have circulated since 2022, with expectations for a spring announcement. Apple aims to complete the Siri revamp for the iPhone 18 Pro launch in September, potentially unveiling the new Siri-as-chatbot during WWDC in summer. The delay reflects Apple's broader struggle to integrate advanced AI capabilities into Siri as part of its Apple Intelligence initiative.
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