Apple Inc. is striving to catch up with competitors in the smart home market and is expected to launch a brand-new product, a wall-mounted tablet device, by March next year. This device can not only control household appliances but also handle video conferencing and navigate applications using artificial intelligence technology.
Codenamed J490, the product aims to serve as the command center of the home, equipped with Apple's upcoming Apple Intelligence AI platform.
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According to insiders, this new device, developed over three years, is a key project of Apple CEO Tim Cook, aimed at enhancing Apple's competitiveness in the smart home sector. The device features a 6-inch screen, resembling a square iPad, with dimensions equivalent to two iPhones placed side by side, and a thick bezel around the display. It includes a camera on top, a rechargeable battery and speakers inside, and is available in silver or black.
The device uses a touch interface, combining the design of the Apple Watch operating system with the recent standby mode of the iPhone. Despite this, Apple anticipates that most users will interact with the device through voice, utilizing the Siri digital assistant and Apple Intelligence. The hardware design revolves around the App Intents system, allowing AI to precisely control applications and tasks, with an expected launch in the coming months.
The new product will be marketed as a tool for controlling home appliances, chatting with Siri, and making calls via FaceTime. It will also come pre-installed with several Apple applications, including web browsing, news updates, and music playback, allowing users to access their notes and calendar information and use the device for photo slideshows.
This product marks Apple's first entry into the smart display device market, competing with Amazon's Echo Show, Google's Nest Hub, and others. Apple is already planning a more premium follow-up version, featuring a mechanical arm that can move the display, and giving this technology an AI persona.
Key Points:
✨ Apple plans to release a new wall-mounted AI tablet device by March next year, designed to be the smart control center of the home.
🖥️ The new device comes with a 6-inch touch screen, supporting Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control.
🤖 This product will compete with Amazon and Google's smart home devices and plans to launch a more advanced follow-up version.