On the newest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, extra rumors swirl about delays for Apple’s sensible show, Google narrows the Nest model, and your host opinions the Knog Scout baggage tag with Discover My.
This week, a brand new report but once more factors to delays in Apple’s upcoming sensible show. Now, 2026 appears extra probably as the corporate waits for extra Apple Intelligence and next-gen Siri options to launch.
The information comes on the heels of the launch of iOS 18.4 which contained various new options, together with robotic vacuum cleaner help for Apple House. We speak by the supply of this function and which fashions at the moment help it, and what fashions shall be arriving quickly.
In different information, Google is discontinuing its Nest Shield smoke detector, and as an alternative launching one in tandem with Resideo. The brand new Resideo smoke and carbon monoxide detector lacks a number of Nest Shield options and won’t work with Matter or Apple House.
Sonos can be lowering costs, dropping the Ray soundbar and Period 100 audio system to $199, a everlasting value lower of $80 and $50 respectively. This comes not lengthy after a report claimed its subsequent main {hardware} mission was cancelled.
Lastly, we do a fast assessment of the Knog Scout baggage tag. This can be a Discover My-enabled tracker for baggage that features a metallic cable and a theft prevention siren.
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