The Vergecast · Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing a significant push into the smart home market, potentially launching a new smart home hub as early as October. This hub is described as a combination of a HomePod and an iPad, alongside new Apple TV and HomePod Mini models.
“Bloomberg reported today that Apple is about to start a big push into the smart home and that it could launch a new smart home hub as soon as this October.”
“It sounds like a HomePod crossed with an iPad. If that makes sense.”
“There's also a new Apple TV and a new HomePod Mini coming soon. And it seems like even the robot arm with a screen we've been hearing about might really be happening.”