In line with tech studies, Apple’s subsequent system shall be a 7-inch sensible house show that may act as a central hub to regulate sensible units within the house. It should even have the ability of FaceTime and the assist of Synthetic Intelligence (AI) will make it smarter.

Earlier this system was anticipated to be launched inside 2025 however now it has been postponed to 2026. This new sensible show will give direct competitors to units like Amazon Echo Present and Google Nest Hub.

On account of altering geopolitical tensions, Apple not needs to rely on China or India for its new merchandise. In line with the report, the corporate has now determined to extend its manufacturing capability in Vietnam.

Apple already makes lots of its units in Vietnam however this would be the first time that an entire new product line shall be launched from right here. With this step, the corporate needs to make its provide chain extra secure and balanced in order that any international disruption doesn’t have an effect on its manufacturing.

Curiously, Apple is getting the assist of Chinese language tech firm BYD on this new venture in Vietnam. BYD shall be accountable for the meeting, testing and packaging of the brand new sensible show there. The 2 international locations through which Apple has invested essentially the most exterior China in recent times are India and Vietnam and now Vietnam is rising as a brand new strategic hub for the corporate.
Revealed at : 19 Oct 2025 12:45 PM (IST)