Bloomberg's esteemed journalist, Mark Gurman, has revealed that Apple's iPad-like smart home hub, initially slated for a 2025 debut, will now see its launch postponed to mid-2026. Internally codenamed J490, this device boasts a 7-inch display and integrated speakers, giving it a visual semblance to Google's Nest Hub. The primary culprit behind this delay is the technical hurdles faced during the development of Siri for Apple Intelligence. Despite this setback, anticipation for the device remains high, particularly due to its core functionality which revolves around an upgraded Siri, enabling users to effortlessly control this smart home hub primarily through voice commands.