Apple has been trying new things as of late: the abandoned car project, Vision Pro and now an iPad robot. But there is another product category that the company has been eyeing alongside a brand new operating system called homeOS. As the name probably gives away, this category of products is smart home devices, and apparently the company wants to release smart home IP cameras in 2026.
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that long-time Apple supplier Goertek has secured the rights to supply the company with these cameras. Apple is looking to begin mass production in 2026. Goertek is also part of the Apple Vision Pro supply chain as well as being a producer of AirPods.
Kuo also notes that the momentary strained relationship between Apple and Goertek after the latter’s failure to adhere to its obligations has since “returned to normal”. According to Kuo, Goertek is also expected to start working on …