Apple’s massive leak: a robot, a smart hub, and a new Siri
By ForGeeks
Apple is preparing a number of products that could take the company’s technology to the next level and outpace the competition. According to a leak published by PhoneArena, a home robot, a smart hub, an updated version of Siri and a smart camera for the home will be added to the lineup in the coming years.
An Apple home robot with artificial intelligence
According to a source, Apple is working on a robot with a display about the size of an iPad and a mechanical arm. The main difference from earlier rumors is that the device will be able to move around on its own and communicate with multiple people in a room at once.
An Apple home robot with artificial intelligence would be able to move around and communicate with multiple people in a room.
The robot will be powered by a new version of Siri with Large Language Model (LLM) support, get a unique “personality” and on-screen visuals for more natural interaction. It’s scheduled to launch in 2027, alongside the 20th anniversary iPhone Pro model for the 20th anniversary of the lineup.
Smart Hub for the Home
The second new device will be the Smart Home Hub, a touchscreen display with no mechanical elements. It will be voice-controlled via Siri and will be able to:
- control smart devices in the home;
- play music;
- take notes;
- open web pages;
- make video calls.
The hub will be able to recognize people in a room and change the interface depending on the user. The device is scheduled for release in 2026, along with a flexible iPhone.
Hub will be able to recognize people in a room and change its interface depending on the user.
Reworked Siri and support for third-party AI
Apple is preparing a major update to Siri. According to Craig Federighi, internal development has met its goals, and the new version of the assistant will offer more features than were shown at WWDC 2024.
Apple’s new version of the assistant will offer more features than were shown at WWDC 2024.
The updated Siri will get a new visual design and will be released in the spring of 2026. At the same time, the assistant is being tested on third-party AI models that could appear in consumer devices.
Smart camera with advanced safety features
Apple is developing a competitor to Ring, a home camera with facial recognition and infrared sensors. It will be able to automatically turn off lights and music if a person leaves the room, or, conversely, turn on your favorite tracks when they return.
The company has also been testing a doorbell with a feature that unlocks the door when the owner is recognized. The focus is on security and data privacy, which should set Apple’s solutions apart from the competition.
