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.
Mark Gurman reports that Apple is preparing a renewed smart home push centered on Siri AI. He also said a screen-equipped home hub may arrive between late this year and early next year, with a new Apple TV and HomePod mini expected this fall.
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is lining up multiple smart home products as part of a broader effort built around Siri AI. The timing he described suggests the company could refresh both its living-room hardware and a new hub device in stages.
If Apple follows through, it could give fans a clearer picture of how Siri AI fits into the home. The rollout would also signal that Apple is still investing in dedicated smart home hardware rather than treating it as a side project.
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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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