Apple’s long-rumoured Smart Home Hub delayed until 2026 amid Siri overhaul: Mark Gurman

Apple’s long-anticipated smart home hub, once expected to launch in 2025, is now unlikely to arrive before 2026, according to the latest update from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device, intended to serve as a central controller for HomeKit-compatible accessories, has reportedly been delayed due to Apple’s ongoing development of its next-generation Siri assistant.

The product, internally referred to as J490, is believed to resemble a hybrid between a HomePod and a small touchscreen display.