It does seem to confirm a previous rumor that Apple is working on a smart home hub that could feature a robotic arm. That device was rumored to be able to tilt, rotate 360-degrees and orient itself to face users as needed. Also, it could cost as much as $1,000 and might launch in 2026 or 2027.

Apple is exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots as future smart home products, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi

To create the next generation of smart home devices, Apple is considering both humanoid and non-humanoid robots. Here's what we know.