Apple (AAPL) is close to launching a wall-mounted display capable of controlling appliances, handling videoconferencing, and using AI to

The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a wall-mounted touchscreen to serve as a smart home command center.

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.