Apple is developing a expensive home device tabletop that would combine a iPad-like display with a robotic limb. The device is part of a plan to diversify and increase the company’s sources of income.
A team of several hundred people was assigned to work on the device, which would use its thin robotic arm to move around a large screen. It is estimated to be launched on the market only in 2026.
Apple’s new development
The device is intended to be a smart home command center, a video conferencing machine and one remote control home security toolApple’s executive team approved the project in 2022 – under the name J595 – but its development was only formally launched a couple of months ago.
This shift toward robotics is part of a larger strategy by the company to boost sales and also take advantage of Apple Intelligencehe Artificial intelligence system coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac computers this year. The company is looking for new sources of growth after having to cancel the development of its own self-driving car this year.
The idea is that the desktop product is controlled primarily by the digital assistant Siri and the Apple Intelligence FeaturesFor example, the device is expected to be able to respond to commands such as “look at me” and move the screen to focus on the person saying the words, understand different voices and adjust their focus accordingly.
In its new strategy, Apple decided to prioritize the device development and aims to launch it on the market in 2026, although it could be delayed until 2027. As for its value, the company will seek to reduce the price to about US$1,000.
Kevin Lynchvice president of technology – who also oversaw the self-driving car project – heads the project, which also has the backing of CEO Tim Cook.
Apple’s next smart glasses
The apple company continues to develop and now seeks to stand out in the market by working on a project for some smart glasses. Thus, Apple seeks to compete directly with the Ray Ban Stories by Metasmart glasses latest technology.
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The company led by Cook is also developing a cheaper version of their Vision Pro glassesa product that was launched in June of this year and created a great stir in the technological market. However, the augmented reality glasses are worth US$3,500 and the new developments will aim to expand the possible Buyers with cheaper device alternatives.
The pair of smart glasses that Apple is working on imitates the launch Meta initial and will not have a display screen like the Vision Pro, but will be more discreet. The glasses will allow users to perform certain actions such as take photos, respond to voice commands discreetly and record videos.
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