Apple Delays Smart Home Display Launch to September Amid Siri Development Challenges
Apple has postponed the release of its smart home display to September 2026 due to ongoing development issues with the upgraded Siri assistant.
Apple has postponed the release of its smart home display, internally code-named J490, to September 2026. The delay is attributed to ongoing development challenges with the upgraded Siri assistant, which is integral to the device's functionality. The hardware has been completed for several months, but the company is awaiting the completion of the new Siri before launching the product. The smart home display features a 7-inch screen and can be mounted on a wall or placed on a speaker base. It includes facial recognition capabilities to provide personalized information such as calendar appointments and music preferences. Apple aims to have the new Siri ready by the time it launches the iPhone 18 Pro in September. The company has not provided an official comment on the delay.