For the last several decades, Apple has maintained tight control over hardware and software; this has helped build a strong, cohesive ecosystem of devices. Once a customer enters Apple’s ecosystem, often called a high-wa…

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}Quick summary – click for full detailsConcise summary of key highlightsApple to collaborate with LG to offer smart home IoT devices: ReportIn one lineApple is reportedly collaborating with LG to co-develop smart home appliances and a new Matter-compatible HomeHub.Key highlights• Apple and LG collaborationApple is partnering with South Korean tech giant LG to co-develop smart home appliances featuring LG’s logo, such as doorbells and security cameras.• Upcoming HomeHub deviceApple is expected to unveil a new HomeHub featuring a 7-inch display, Face ID, and Siri voice controls to manage IoT gadgets.• Matter standards integrationThe devices will integrate with Matter interoperability standards, allowing seamless operation across various operating systems and digital assistants.• Expanding product portfolioFacing saturated hardware markets, Apple is pivoting towards the Internet-of-Things to expand its revenue streams and product offerings.Key statistics2022Matter v1.0 standard specification release dateOctober 23IPhone Duo launch dateOctober 13HomeHub expected unveiling date7-inchDisplay size of the HomeHubProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.Now, in an interesting turn of events, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has revealed that Apple is collaborating with South Korean technology major LG to co-develop smart home appliances such as smart doorbells, security cameras and more.Gurman, though he has a strong track record of predicting Apple’s unreleased devices, this particular report is very hard to believe that Apple is opting to build co-branded devices.Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Powerful performer with exceptionally good cameraThough Apple has been very late to the race in the development of generative Artificial Intelligence and the foldable phone segment, it has made significant steady progress.The new Siri AI has improved a lot, and also the iPhone Duo, which will hit stores this month on October 23, has received good initial reception for its passport book-style design and optimised UI for foldable display.And, with revenue for services and hardware such as iPhones, iPads and MacBooks showing saturation in developed markets, CEO John Ternus-led Apple is looking to expand the product portfolio and pivoting to Internet-of-Things seem to be a logical move.Apple iPad mini 7th gen.The interesting thing is that though Apple and LG are working together, the device will have the latter’s logo on it. Apple will have the smart HomeHub, which will feature an iPad-like 7-inch display docked to a HomePod speaker.Apple is said to have custom-designed it for placing it in kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms, which allows family members to control Internet-of-Things (IoT) gadgets at home. It will be available in both tabletop and wall-mounted versions.’Apple’s HomeHub will control LG’s IoT gadgets, as noted earlier, including smart camera doorbells (outdoor and indoor variants), thermostats, floodlights, and many more that will follow suit in the coming years.It should be noted that Apple, like Amazon, Google, iRobot, Signify, Connectivity Standards Alliance (previously known as Zigbee Alliance), is part of a group which have set new interoperability standards for IoT called ‘Matter’.This enables all smart home devices with different operating systems to work seamlessly with digital assistants such as Siri (with Apple Intelligence), Alexa, and Google Assistant.The specification for the Matter v1.0 standard was released in 2022, and since then, several certified products have made their way to store shelves.So, in future, even third-party IoT devices other than LG will be able to work smoothly with Apple’s upcoming HomeHub, which is expected to be unveiled next week on October 13.It will support Face ID, and with this, the smart home hub will be able to identify the person speaking and offer personalised suggestions. It can also be used to make FaceTime video calls, look who’s at the gate or the door via a smart camera accessory and, when required, it can play music with any of the compatible apps, similar to what we do on iPhone.Besides the new smart home hub, Apple is rumoured to launch a new HomePod Mini and an Apple 4K TV set-top box with incremental upgrades.Apple to host hardware event this month; to foray into smart home segmentGet the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech.

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