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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 01/21/2026 19:04 EDT

Apple's Upcoming Home Hub Could Include 'Robotic Swiveling Base'

The home hub device that Apple plans to release as soon as this spring has a "robotic swiveling base," according to The Information's Wayne Ma. Ma mentioned the new detail in a piece outlining Apple's work on an AI pin.


Apple is also working on a home product featuring a small display, speakers and a robotic swiveling base, designed with a heavy emphasis on AI features. That device could be released as soon as this spring, according to two of the people.
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