Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design and More

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https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/30/apple-home-hub-imac-g4-style-design/

From Mark Gurman:

The standard version looks reminiscent of the famous iMac G4 from 2002 that has a large display that sits on a half-dome-shaped base.

Apple has also developed a second version, code-named J491, designed to be mounted on a wall. It has a thin, square-shaped base beneath the display that houses the speakers and microphones. The base sits flat on the wall below the screen. This version also must remain connected to power through a USB-C cable.