Apple’s Nest Hub rival may almost be ready for prime time

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Three of Apple’s new smart home products are reportedly nearly ready for release. These products include a hub device built around Siri AI, a new TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini. The new Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to launch this fall, while the hub could be released between October and early next year.

Despite its struggles, Apple is taking another stab at challenging Google and Amazon for dominance in the smart home market. This renewed push into the category will see the company release a handful of new products and software. It appears that the first wave in this initiative will be spearheaded by three devices, including Apple’s long-rumored smart display .

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to launch a new TV set-top box and a refreshed HomePod mini, in addition to a smart hub device built around Siri AI. It’s reported that the Apple TV, HomePod mini, and smart display are nearly ready for showtime. The new Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to make their debut this fall, while the hub could be released between October and early next year.