Apple could launch an ‘AI Wall Tablet’ with home control and video calling
Apple is reportedly working on a new product designed to function as a wall-mounted display, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the company’s plans. The display is expected to offer smart control of home devices, along with support for voice commands using Siri and Apple Intelligence. Apple’s next product will reportedly include support for making and receiving video calls. The product has reportedly been in development for three years and is expected to debut in the coming months.
Apple’s wall-mounted display may not support third-party apps
According to the reportApple’s first smart home device powered by Apple Intelligence will feature a 6-inch display that resembles two iPhone units placed side by side. It will reportedly come equipped with a camera and built-in speakers that will enable video calling support, and can be used with optional bases equipped with speakers.
Apple is also developing a new operating system for the new wall-mounted display codenamed “Pebble,” according to Bloomberg. It will reportedly have a customizable home screen with icons for different apps, while widgets provide information at a glance.
The first-generation smart home device, codenamed J490, is expected to include support for the company’s applications such as Apple News, Apple Music, FaceTime and Safari, but it is unlikely to include an App Store, the report shows.
While the wall-mounted display is expected to work independently, it will reportedly require an iPhone. Nothing is known yet about the hardware powering the device, but we can expect to see performance similar to Apple’s A17 Pro chip or an M1 chip, along with 8GB of RAM.
Apple spent more than three years developing the new wall-mounted display and the company plans to launch the device in March 2025, the report said. It would be available in black and silver colors.
Meanwhile, another advanced smart home device is reportedly in development that features a robotic arm that can move a display. It is unclear when Apple plans to launch this device, but the price could go up to $1,000 (approximately Rs. 84,400). Meanwhile, the wall-mounted display is expected to have a much lower price tag, according to the report.
