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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Verge and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:54:26 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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