Apple's rumored smart home hub has reportedly been delayed
Gurman previously reported that the first version of the smart home display could be revealed as soon as March. It would be a competitor to Amazon's Echo line of devices and Google's Nest Hub. While a March release is looking unlikely, Gurman reports that Apple is now allowing some employees to test it at home.
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