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Apple plans smart-home hub launch on October 13

3 sources · first seen 17:15 30 Sept · updated 18:18 30 Sept

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  • The hub, code-named J490, is central to Apple’s smart-home strategy
  • Apple also plans the first HomePod mini update since its launch

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3 reports · earliest 17:15
CNBC-TV18Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13: Reports17:15Economic TimesApple plans to make push into smart-home market on Oct 13: Bloomberg News17:34Business TodayApple may unveil its long-awaited smart home hub on October 13: Here's what to expect18:18