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Apple's New Smart Display: Apple is expected to launch a smart display next year, which will run on a new operating system called homeOS, which is based on tvOS.
Features and Integration: The display is expected to support Apple apps like Calendar, Notes, and Home. It will also include Apple Intelligence, which isn’t available on current HomePods.
Design and Functionality: Prototypes tested have magnets for wall mounting. The device could use hand gestures for control, and it's expected to have a square-shaped form factor.
Competitive Edge: Unlike iPads, which aren't optimized for smart home control, this new display could be more user-friendly and hopefully less expensive.
Simplified Smart Home Control: The rumored display will streamline smart home management, and give a more intuitive control center compared to using multiple devices like iPads.
Wall Mounting Potential: The inclusion of magnets for wall mounting makes it convenient to position anywhere in the home for easy access.
Gesture Control: A unique feature could be hand gesture recognition from a distance, which will better the user interaction without needing physical touch.
Part of Apple's Expanding Ecosystem: This device would be part of Apple’s growing smart home ecosystem, it will integrate with existing Apple devices like the HomePod and Apple TV.
homeOS: The new homeOS platform is expected to have a more personalized experience for managing smart home functions, improving upon the functionality of tvOS for this purpose.
Additional Rumors: Past rumors have mentioned concepts like a HomePod with a screen or even a robotic arm attached to a display, but the upcoming product seems to be more practical.