The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

Apple is reportedly developing a wall-mounted display designed to control smart home products directly within the household. The device, code-named J490, is expected to support video calls; manage smart home appliances,

Apple is reportedly planning to land a bunch of new smart home devices in the coming years. In August, some reports hinted that the company is planning to launch an iPad-like smart tabletop device by 2026.

As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is looking to launch a new “wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate apps.” The device, which Gurman says could arrive as early as March, is “a priority” for Tim Cook, who is pushing to get it to market after more than three years of development.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a wall-mounted touchscreen to serve as a smart home command center.

Apple is reportedly working on a smart display that uses on Siri and Apple Intelligence to help control your smart home.

The entry level version of Apple's rumoured smart home hub will have Siri and Apple Intelligence, it is claimed. This version is likely to launch in March 2025 with a similar price to rivals. According to Gurman's sources,