Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil an innovative new product, a wall-mounted display powered by artificial intelligence by March 2024. According to a Bloomberg News report, the device, internally referred to as J490, will bring a host of new features aimed at competing with other smart home devices, including Google's Nest Hub and Amazon's Echo Show.
The wall tablet which will be powered by AI is speculated to be an independent unit being a control unit of smart devices in homes, an interface for video calling, and a means to sign into apps using artificial intelligence. The gadget looks like a square iPad and will be approximately two iPhones in width when placed side by side. It will include a 6-inch screen and come in silver and black colours.
The device will also need an iPhone to perform some of the tasks, although it will be able to run on its own. This linking with iPhone users should in turn improve the user experience and make it more efficient to complete functions across the Apple environment. Apple’s new tablet will feature its brand new AI solution Apple Intelligence that shall enhance app recommendations as well as smart home control.
Apple plans to market the wall tablet as a deluxe product with a market price that may top $1,000 based on the hardware used. But there’ll be a cheaper model with a display feature at a relatively low cost to that of the fully functional feature. This pricing strategy indicates that the iPhone maker is planning to attract masses from tech-savvy homeowners who require smart home devices that are up-to-par with the latest technology to those who want smart devices but are restricted by a tight budget.
It was a strategic step from Apple as the company continues to seek to expand on its market share in smart homes, where devices such as those from Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show are already deeply rooted. Apple’s AI wall tablet is on its way out, and it is headed to be set apart by its powerful AI potential and non-intrusive, well-integrated form.
With this device, Apple is not only interested in the smart home market but in a separate segment that the company feels it can disrupt with AI and product design. The new product could prove to be a must-have item in homes that are looking for a way to update the technology in their homes.
This is why when Apple continues to bring something new to the market, the AI wall tablet is one of the most expected gadgets in 2024.