The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor. Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home features Apple has offered smart home options since 2014 with the launch of HomeKit.

Apple has another smart home technology under development, and this expands more of its focus on home technology.

Apple is working on a new smart home device and some extra health features for upcoming AirPods, says Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple has considered building its own line of smart home accessories, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple could manufacture smart home

Apple is planning on launching a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle video conferencing and use artificial intelligence to navigate apps, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the effort.