Apple is preparing to make major changes to the design of its retail stores ahead of the release of smart home devices in the fall. Judging from the scale of preparations, in addition to the updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, the company may also launch a long-awaited home hub with a display.
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According to news 9 to 5 refer to Mark Gurman (Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman) Apple is looking to redesign certain areas of its stores, including changing display layouts and adding dedicated areas for accessories. Sources indicate that the company is ready to launch new versions of Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, but the scope of the planned changes seems too large for a simple refresh of existing products.
Let us remind you that the release of new smart home devices has been delayed due to delays in the updated version of Siri. Now that work on Assistant has progressed, Apple is gradually returning to its plans. It was initially expected that the updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini would be released first, with the company’s own home hub with a display arriving later.
However, serious preparation by retail stores suggests the timing may change. Gurman noted in his Power On newsletter, “The planned store changes look too big to be explained by just updating two existing devicesAccording to him, such preparations may be related to the long-awaited home hub with a display, which was previously also called HomePod with Display or HomePad.
Apple will only be able to finally confirm its plans at its event in September. If the current information proves to be correct, the company may also reveal the new home center and other smart home devices expected to be powered by Siri AI.
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