Jakarta, INTI - Apple Inc. has delayed the launch of its smart home display device due to ongoing challenges in the company's artificial intelligence (AI) development. The product with code name J490 was originally scheduled for release in spring 2025, but was delayed until later this year to allow Apple to finalize updates to its Siri digital assistant, a key component of the device.
According to anonymous sources, Apple had initially targeted a launch this month, assuming a new version of Siri was ready. However, development delays have pushed the smart home device's launch back further. This situation suggests Apple is still catching up in AI technology, where Siri is the key to Apple's AI strategy and the foundation for many future products.
Although the smart display development was completed several months ago, the company is now targeting a launch around September when the latest version of Siri is expected to be ready.
Apple Plans to Make Other AI-Based Devices
Apple is also developing other AI-based devices, such as a smart necklace, AirPods with cameras, and smart glasses. These products are planned to be released after the Siri update is finished, so these devices are unlikely to be affected as long as there are no new development challenges.
Apple plans to have all of Siri's new features ready by the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro in September. The latest version of Siri will be able to access users' personal data to better answer questions. Apple is also remodeling Siri’s interface and AI models to make Siri function more like a modern chatbot.
Conclusion
Apple has delayed the launch of its smart home display device because the AI-based Siri system development was not finished. Instead of the original plan to do it this month, the company plans to launch the device later in September with the most updated version of Siri. With the AI-based Siri, Apple will also develop other smart devices.
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