Apple plans to unveil a new line of smart home devices next Tuesday October 13According to Mark Gurman, as reported by Bloomberg, the company's offensive will focus on three simultaneous products: the debut of its highly anticipated smart home huba new generation of home pod mini and an update of Apple TV.
These three releases were originally scheduled for 2024. However, their arrival has been postponed to align with the development and deployment of Siri AI, technology that will serve as a common axis for the entire range.
New technical features in the home catalog
In terms of design, both the Apple TV such as home pod mini They will retain their familiar exterior styling. The changes are concentrated in the internal hardware and trim options:
- HomePod mini: It will integrate faster processors optimized to run Siri AI's advanced features and add new color finishes, including the pink and the Verde.
- Apple TV: It will incorporate an updated chip that will provide the necessary performance to process Siri's new artificial intelligence capabilities from the television.
- Intelligent control center: It will debut as a device dedicated to centralizing the management of accessories and home interaction with the assistant.
Other projects on Apple's roadmap
The source indicates that Apple will not update the Standard-sized HomePod not on this date, but later. The company is also developing other complementary solutions:
- Privacy-focused camera and security sensor: a device capable of identifying which room a user is in without recording video.
- High-end home hub: a more advanced concept equipped with a 9 inch mounted on a robotic arm with 360-degree rotation capability.