Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
Leaked images reveal new smart home accessories developed by Apple for LG branding, including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor. Bloomberg reported that Apple co-developed these products, alongside other potential devices like a doorbell and security cameras. Additional code leaks indicate that Schneider may also release second-party smart home accessories for Apple's Home platform. These leaks precede Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' event, which is expected to feature a push into the smart home market with new hardware.
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- ✓ Apple has co-developed new smart home accessories that will launch under LG branding.
- ✓ Leaked images reveal the design of a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor.
- ✓ Apple is hosting a 'Welcome home' event on October 13.
- ✓ Code leaks reveal second-party smart home accessories are coming from LG and Schneider.
What changed
Leaked images and code references revealed the appearance of unannounced second-party smart home accessories developed by Apple for LG and Schneider.
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Leaked Images Reveal Apple and LG Smart Home Devices
Leaked images reveal new smart home accessories developed by Apple for LG branding, including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor. Bloomberg reported that Apple co-developed these products, alongside other potential devices like a doorbell and security cameras. Additional code leaks indicate that Schneider may also release second-party smart home accessories for Apple's Home platform. These leaks precede Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' event, which is expected to feature a push into the smart home market with new hardware.
Why it matters
The upcoming product launches point to a strategic expansion for Apple into the smart home sector. An October 13 event will feature three new products, including a home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and the HomePod mini 2. Sources indicate Apple is planning two sets of product launches throughout October.
What is confirmed
- Apple has co-developed new smart home accessories that will launch under LG branding.
- Leaked images reveal the design of a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor.
- Apple is hosting a 'Welcome home' event on October 13.
- Code leaks reveal second-party smart home accessories are coming from LG and Schneider.
Still unconfirmed
- Apple is working on a doorbell and security cameras with LG.
- Apple is planning two sets of product launches in October.
What to watch next
- Apple's October 13 event announcements
- Official confirmation of LG and Schneider smart home accessories
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (12)
- MacRumors — Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
- Bloomberg.com — Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG
- 9to5Mac — New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades
- 9to5Mac — Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
- Investor's Business Daily — Apple, IBD Stock Of The Day, Set To Enter New Market
- 9to5mac.com — Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming next week
- 9to5mac.com — Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
- flipboard.com — Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
- www.macrumors.com — The MacRumors Show: Apple's Smart Home Products Are Coming
- www.tomsguide.com — Apple and LG smart home products just leaked ahead of Apple October event — here's what the new images ....
- 9to5mac.com — Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak
- www.dexerto.com — Apple is making a smart doorbell, lock and security cameras: Report - Dexerto
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