Daniel J SaitAccording to a Bloomberg report, Apple is set for some significant ‘smart home’ products in 2025 including AirTag and smart displays.
If reports are to be believed, Apple is gearing up for several product launches next year. The tech giant appears to be making a push into the smart home market with smart displays and other smart home devices. It may also update its AirTag tracker, with the next-generation model expected to launch around mid-2025, according to reports from Bloomberg.
Apple AirTag (next-gen)
An AirTag model (possibly codenamed B589) has progressed to manufacturing tests, with a release apparently planned for mid-2025. While the design is expected to see minimal changes, the new AirTag is likely to feature improved range and a new wireless chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple is also said to be looking at enhancing the privacy of the wireless tracker. The new model will make it harder to remove the speaker from the device, which will make it more discoverable in case someone is using it for stalking or other undesirable or illegal aims.
Apple smart home devices
Bloomberg earlier reported that Apple is targeting the smart home market with new AI-powered devices, including a wall-mounted smart display and a robotic tabletop device.
The smart home display is expected to feature a six-inch square screen with a front-facing camera for video conferencing. It will include a rechargeable battery, built-in speakers, and come in black and silver options, according to reports. The device is said to run a hybrid system combining Apple’s watchOS and the StandBy mode interface on iOS, with apps for browsing, news and media playback.
Apple may also introduce a tabletop robotic device featuring an iPad-like screen mounted on a robotic arm. This device is expected to pull on Apple Intelligence to understand its environment, identify users, and adapt responses. Apple is also said to be exploring other smart home devices, such as a new TV set and a smart home camera.