Apple Upgrade Now Available in the U.S.
Apple Newsroom reported that Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program, is now available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations in the U.S.
MacRumors reported that Apple is targeting a new smart home hub for a window between October and early next year, citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device is said to focus on Siri AI and house-wide use, with both tabletop and wall-mounted options.
According to MacRumors, the hub would blend speaker and display functions and run a new software experience tied to tvOS. The report also points to features like FaceTime, photo viewing, home controls, and personalized info based on facial recognition.
If the report is accurate, this would be Apple’s biggest push yet into a central home-control device. It could also signal a broader effort to compete more directly in smart home hardware.
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Apple Newsroom reported that Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program, is now available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations in the U.S.
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