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APPLE'S LONG-AWAITED ‘HOMEACCESSORY' COULD HAVE SQUARE DISPLAY, A18 CHIP FOR AI, MORE

9to5mac.com2 min read

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Details about Apple's rumored new home accessory have been leaked. The device, codenamed J490, combines the capabilities of the iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod. It will be powered by the A18 chip, presumably to support Apple Intelligence features. The device currently has a squarish display - it is unclear whether the square aspect ratio will make it to the final product. It has a built-in camera that works for FaceTime and other video conferencing apps. The camera can identify hand gestures from a distance and identify users to enable personal requests. More details about the device are available in the article.