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Apple and LG reportedly co-develop smart home gadgets

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Apple and LG are reportedly collaborating on a new line of smart home products, including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor. Leaked renders and specifications suggest these devices will launch under the LG brand, with LG handling manufacturing and support. The collaboration also hints at a new Apple-branded smart home hub, potentially alongside a revamped HomePod Mini and TV set-top box, though the LG accessories may not be available for several months. AI

IMPACT This collaboration could expand the ecosystem of connected devices, potentially integrating AI features in future smart home products.

RANK_REASON This cluster reports on product development and potential future releases, not a core AI model release or research breakthrough.

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Apple and LG reportedly co-develop smart home gadgets

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up

    These include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Apple reportedly worked with LG on gadgets for its upcoming smart home push

    The doorbell, security cameras, thermostats and more could be announced next week.

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