The latest rumors are that the new Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker.
The mic would let users control the set-top box using Siri without having to speak into the remote or a connected HomePod device.
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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We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub.
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