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Industry·1d ago·all news from September 20, 2026

Apple’s Home AI Hub Details; Apple Fitness+ Layoffs and iPhone Duo Apple Pencil

Apple is developing a dedicated home device to serve as an artificial intelligence hub for smart home control and video conferencing. Alongside this product development, the company has implemented staff reductions within its Fitness+ department. These changes follow the internal cancellation of a dual-function iPhone and Apple Pencil accessory project that was previously in development.

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