Four rumored Apple smart-home devices surface — 7-inch hub around $350, none announced
TL;DR
Apple reportedly has four smart-home devices in development, including a ~$350 hub; none has been announced.
Four unannounced Apple smart-home devices have surfaced together in new reports. MacRumors wrote on July 15 that projects in development include a home hub with an approximately 7-inch display, a new Apple TV, HomePod updates, and a separate indoor camera. None is an Apple-announced product.
Bloomberg previously reported that the display hub has wall-mounted and tabletop speaker-base forms and includes a camera. The Verge cited a price around $350. Reports describe it as an AI smart-home controller, but Apple has confirmed neither its name, price, nor launch timing.
MacRumors reported that the new Apple TV uses an A17 Pro-class or newer chip and could include Apple's N1 networking chip. HomePod and HomePod mini updates focus on processors and connectivity without a clear exterior redesign. These chip details also remain rumors.
Macworld included a separate indoor camera in its 2026 outlook, but a 2026 release remains uncertain. As of July 16, Apple has announced no product names, prices, or release dates for any of the four devices.
via MacRumors / Bloomberg / The Verge / Macworld
Bloomberg previously reported that the display hub has wall-mounted and tabletop speaker-base forms and includes a camera. The Verge cited a price around $350. Reports describe it as an AI smart-home controller, but Apple has confirmed neither its name, price, nor launch timing.
MacRumors reported that the new Apple TV uses an A17 Pro-class or newer chip and could include Apple's N1 networking chip. HomePod and HomePod mini updates focus on processors and connectivity without a clear exterior redesign. These chip details also remain rumors.
Macworld included a separate indoor camera in its 2026 outlook, but a 2026 release remains uncertain. As of July 16, Apple has announced no product names, prices, or release dates for any of the four devices.
via MacRumors / Bloomberg / The Verge / Macworld
