Apple is reportedly looking to gain a bigger stake in the smart home device space and BloombergAccording to Mark Gurman, we can expect a tabletop robot from the brand as early as 2026. The device is said to have an iPad-like display attached to a robotic arm that can rotate 360 degrees.
Apple’s tabletop device could control smart home devices and be used to join video conferences, while also doubling as a home security monitor. It will reportedly feature Siri and Apple Intelligence integration and run a custom version of iPadOS.
Speculative render of Apple’s tabletop robotic device
According to the new report, Kevin Lynch, the same executive responsible for the now discontinued Apple car project codenamed Project Titan.
Apple’s tabletop robot device is rumored to hit the market in 2026 or 2027 with a starting price of around $1,000. Again, this is just a rumor at this point, so we recommend taking all of this information with a grain of salt.
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