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Apple’s Rumored 7-Inch Smart Home Hub May Launch Late 2025

Designed to harness homeOS with Siri improvements, the device centralizes smart home controls alongside video-call capabilities.

The product could be formally introduced at a fall event alongside the iPhone 17 line-up. Pricing and availability details are yet to be confirmed.
The new HomePod will have a far more advanced display than this one -- if it ever arrives.
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Overview

  • The lower-end model codenamed J490 is reported to feature a 7-inch square display, top-mounted camera, rechargeable battery and support for Apple Intelligence.
  • It is expected to debut by the end of 2025 after multiple delays tied to Siri enhancements and Apple Intelligence rollouts.
  • The hub will run on a new homeOS platform that blends watchOS elements with the iPhone’s StandBy mode interface.
  • Apple has shelved some advanced features from this initial release to meet the timeline, with those functions possibly returning in later versions.
  • A premium variant with a robotic arm, codenamed J595, is slated to follow one to two years afterward to offer a more mobile and interactive experience.