{"id":353023,"date":"2024-11-13T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=news&p=353023"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:24:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T12:24:02","slug":"apples-next-smart-home-device-could-be-a-wall-mounted-ai-tablet","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/apples-next-smart-home-device-could-be-a-wall-mounted-ai-tablet","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s Next Smart Home Device Could be a Wall-Mounted AI Tablet"},"content":{"rendered":"
Just weeks after it refreshed the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro, Apple may be eyeing the smart home market with a wall-mounted AI-powered tablet.<\/strong><\/p>\n In his Power On newsletter<\/a> on Tuesday, Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman shared that the device is codenamed J490, and is expected to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n The new product is designed to serve as a central hub for home management, featuring a 6in display, camera, rechargeable battery, and speakers.<\/p>\n The device, according to Gurman, will primarily rely on voice commands through Siri and Apple Intelligence<\/a>. It will run on a new operating system called Pebble and could be available in silver and black.<\/p>\n The wall tablet is also said to offer comprehensive smart home control, featuring appliance integration, video calling, and AI-driven app navigation. While it will function as a standalone product, an iPhone will be required during setup.<\/p>\n Pricing for the device is expected to vary. A higher-end version could cost up to $1,000, while a display-only version will be cheaper. Apple is reportedly working on a more advanced model with a robotic arm to move the screen, which may be priced at the higher end of the range.<\/p>\nApple\u2019s AI Wall Tablet: Key Features<\/span><\/h2>\n