Apple introduced this week that the βextra customizedβ model of Siri that it promised final yr has been delayed β and in keeping with Bloombergβs Mark Gurman, thatβs additionally postponed the launch of the corporateβs deliberate good house hub.
In an announcement, Apple mentioned the upgraded Siri options, that are a part of its broader Apple Intelligence suite, will βtake us longer than we thought to ship,β and it now expects to launch them within the βcoming yr.β
Gurman mentioned that Appleβs good house hub depends on the brand new Siri options, so itβs been postponed as effectively. Heβd beforehand reported that the gadget might be launched as quickly as March 2025 (so, this month). It might reportedly embody a six-inch touchscreen thatβs mounted on the wall, might be used for video calls and managing good house units, and can be largely managed by voice.
Regardless of the delay, the corporate has reportedly began an inner testing program permitting workers to take the gadget house for suggestions.
