Apple Prepares Smart Home Device Combining a Screen and AI

Apple is preparing to expand its presence in the smart home market with a new device that combines a screen and artificial intelligence.

The device, code-named J490, is slated for launch on October 13. The brief announcement does not specify a year or provide details on when it would become available to buyers.

The planned launch signals a fresh push by Apple into connected home technology, with a product intended to bring a display and AI capabilities together in a single device.

Details remain limited. The summary does not outline the device’s functions, pricing or compatibility with other smart home products, leaving the scope of Apple’s latest move unclear.