Apple Delays Smart Home Hub to Late 2026, Tied to Siri AI Readiness

Apple's smart home hub, originally planned for a Spring 2025 unveiling, is now expected between October 2026 and early 2027, aligned with iOS 27's release cycle, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The delay stems from Apple's refusal to ship the 7-inch display device before its AI-upgraded Siri is ready — the same Siri slippage that has pushed the product back multiple times.