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Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub that could transform how you interact with and manage your connected devices. Recent discoveries in iOS 26 code have revealed details about this ...

Apple is postponing the launch of its planned smart home hub until September 2026, reports Bloomberg. Apple has pushed back the debut of the home hub multiple times due to ongoing issues with the ...

Apple is reportedly preparing a new smart home hub called the HomePad, a hybrid of HomePod and iPad, now expected to arrive in fall 2026 The device is tipped to feature a 7-inch square display, camera ...

Apple’s Smart Home Hub is not launching until mid-2026. This was previously expected to debut in 2025, but was delayed over issues with revamped Siri. The new smart home device will feature a 7-inch ...

The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

This week The Information released a huge report detailing Apple’s work on a wearable AI pin. But hidden within Wayne Ma’s article is the detail that Apple’s long rumored smart home hubcould feature a ...

Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could be available as soon as the end of this year, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Rumors surrounding Apple's smart home hub began ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...