In recent times, Apple is synonymous with delay in the launch of its products. The expected Hub for the home, which in principle was going to arrive in the coming weeks, has been postponed due to the controversial problems that the company is having with Siri.
This information comes hand in hand with the renowned journalist Mark Gurman. Worst of all is not only its delay, but there is no new date for its arrival. Apple, what is happening?
Apple delays your expected hub for home
Initially, Apple planned to announce this device in March, but the new functions of Siri, which were going to be the core of this revolutionary product, have remained in limbo. The problem is no nonsense: Siri has not been receiving significant improvements for years and, when Apple promised a more intelligent and personalized version in the WWDC 2024, it seemed that it would finally make an important leap. However, the company has admitted that these advances It will take longer than expected and they will not be ready in the next iOS updates.
The virtual assistant had to integrate functions such as the Context recognition On screen and greater control over applications, allowing, for example, asking about a relative flight and obtaining an answer based on emails and messages stored on the iPhone. All this It will depend on Apple Intelligencethe exclusive artificial intelligence system for the most recent devices of the brand. However, after months of waiting, these improvements have not appeared in iOS 18.4 or in the beta of iOS 18.5. Now, the doubt is whether they will arrive before iOS 19 or if the wait will lengthen even more.
Siri's delay has dragged the intelligent hub, who depended in much of these advanced functions. Although Apple never officially announced this product, Gurman described him as “the most important launch of the year for the company” and described it as a key step for Apple to have a greater prominence in the connected home. According to leaks, the device would be similar to a homepod screen, incorporating a between 6 and 7 inches panelan A18 chip and compatibility with Apple Intelligence. The idea was to offer a kind of economic tablet or iPad, specifically designed to control home devices, video call and manage daily tasks.
What is happening in Apple?
Some Apple employees are already testing a preliminary version in their homes, but the launch is still in the air. Being realistic, everything indicates that We will not see it until 2026and that if Apple does not decide to cancel the project completely. The company's history is full of products that have been discarded before seeing the light, and with this device the same could happen if the new Siri does not meet expectations.
The background problem is clear: Apple is having difficulty competing in a sector where Amazon and Google have an advantage with their attendees and smart screens. Meanwhile, the promise of a home with an Apple ecosystem connected remains that, a promise. Will we see this device one day? With the speed at which Apple advances in this field, nobody should become too many illusions.
