Apple is reportedly looking to capture a larger share of the smart home device market and BloombergMark Gurman suggests we could see a tabletop robotic device from the brand as early as 2026. The device would feature an iPad-style screen attached to a robotic arm that can rotate 360 degrees.
Apple's desktop device could control smart home devices and be used to video conference while also serving as a home security monitor. It would feature integration with Siri and Apple Intelligence while running a custom version of iPadOS.
Speculative rendering of Apple's table robot
According to the new report, the project is being led by Kevin Lynch – the same executive in charge of the now-abandoned Apple car project codenamed Project Titan.
Apple's tabletop robot is expected to launch in 2026 or 2027 with a starting price of around $1,000. Again, this is just a rumor for now, so we advise you to take all this information with a grain of salt.
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