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Apple has dropped some of the expected features for its much-rumored smart home hub, says Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
Gurman’s comments came in this week’s Power On newsletter. “I’m told that Apple has pulled some bolder features from the device that could reappear in subsequent models,” wrote Gurman. However, the well-connected journalist did not reveal any of the specific features that were pulled.
Gurman says Apple made the decision to remove some of the features of the smart home hub to get it “ready faster.” The device’s launch had already been delayed due to Apple’s issues in getting its personalized Siri features ready for prime time. Personalized Siris features are expected to be a core aspect of the hub. Gurman said that he expects the smart home hub to be released “by the end of this year at the earliest,” but an exact release date “remains up in the air.” In April, Gurman said Apple could delay the debut of its much-rumored smart home hub until 2026.
Apple has yet to confirm it is working on such a device, so the company has not made an official announcement about any such delays.
The more personalized Siri will likely launch at some point between iOS 19 in September 2025 and iOS 19.4 in March 2026.
The new smart home hub is expected to resemble a HomePod with a screen, including a 6-inch or 7-inch display, an A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support.