From CNET: We finally have confirmation of Apple’s massive smart home event, which is happening on Tuesday. So many things are expected to be announced, centering on Apple and Siri entering the home tech space in all-new ways. The tech giant’s smart home devices will face serious competition from Amazon, Google and other players.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been collecting the reports, insider claims and possible leaks to see just what Apple could be announcing. It all points to a major shake-up for home security, smart home devices and how Siri AI can be used. CNET will be there in person to see what Apple has cooked up, but in the meantime, here are the latest rumors.
A representative from Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
For more than a year, Apple has been rumored to be near the release of a Siri-focused smart display hub for the home. This display would focus heavily on Siri AI and compete with products like Amazon’s Echo Show and the Google Nest Hub line.
Along with a smart display, rumors are flying that Apple will give its HomePod smart speaker line the first major update in years. It’s the ideal time to update the HomePod line, too, although it’s possible some of these reports have confused plans for a smart display with a new smart speaker, both of which could fall under the HomePod label.
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