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00:02Apple is planning to launch its long-delayed push into the smart home market on October 13th
00:06with a new hub codenamed J490, according to Reuters. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the
00:12company also plans to announce its first HomePod mini update since 2020 and its first new Apple
00:17TV set-top box since 2022. The new hub will feature a roughly 6-inch square display and
00:23come in versions that can be mounted on a wall or placed on a countertop. The hub will recognize
00:27individual household members and provide personalized content and responses. The new HomePod mini and
00:33Apple TV will retain their current designs but include faster processors to support more powerful
00:38Siri AI models. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
