"Apple's long-rumored smart home display hub may finally launch in Spring 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but at a relatively steep cost. Gurman reports that Apple has targeted a price of around $350 for its upcoming 7-inch smart display meant to serve as a central command hub in the home. That's the same launch price as the original 2018 HomePod, but considerably higher than competing products like Amazon's $220 Echo Show 11."
"There are two versions of the home hub, according to Gurman: a tabletop model that resembles a HomePod mini with a screen, and a wall-mounted version. The report is unclear which device the $350 price applies to. The Apple smart displays are set to be assembled in Vietnam alongside a new indoor security camera and tabletop robot, as the company continues diversifying its supply chain."
Apple plans to launch a 7-inch smart home display hub in Spring 2026 with a targeted price of around $350. The device is intended to serve as a central command hub in the home and will come in two versions: a tabletop model resembling a HomePod mini with a screen and a wall-mounted variant. The $350 price has not been specified for either version. Production will take place in Vietnam alongside an indoor security camera and a tabletop robot, with Chinese vehicle maker BYD partnering on assembly. Launch timing slipped from March 2025 due to delays around Siri's AI overhaul.
Read at The Verge
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]