Apple officially announces 'Apple Home Hub' smart display (7-inch touchscreen) at its September 2026 Event (September 9, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 25. August 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Multiple well-placed sources — MacRumors, DigitalTrends, Stuff.tv — consistently report a new Apple smart display for the home environment. The device reportedly features a square 7-inch touchscreen, Siri integration, video calling, smart home controls, and photo display capabilities. It would mark Apple's first entry into the dedicated home display category (against Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub) and is distinct from already-leaked September products (foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Pro 3, iPad mini 8, Apple Watch Ultra 4). Source consensus is high; no Polymarket market exists.
Data basis for this prediction
- MacRumors: Apple September 2026 Announcements Preview (Stand 04.08.2026)
- DigitalTrends: Apple September Event 2026 — Everything We Know About iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra Launch (Stand Aug 2026)
- Stuff.tv: Apple Home Hub, iPhone Ultra, Watch Ultra 4 expected at September Event (Stand Aug 2026)
- MacRumors: September Announcement Rumors Roundup (Stand 13.08.2026)
Verdict: Miss
Das Apple Home Hub wurde beim September-Event am 9. September 2026 nicht angekündigt. Apple stellte stattdessen iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, das faltbare iPhone (iPhone Ultra/Duo), Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 und AirPods 5 vor – aber keinerlei Home-Hardware. Laut MacRumors und allthethings.best ("Apple's September Event Came and Went With No New Home Hub") wurde das Smart Display explizit NICHT gezeigt. Bloomberg hatte bereits vorab berichtet, das Gerät könnte frühestens im Oktober oder erst Anfang 2027 erscheinen. Quellen: https://www.allthethings.best/apples-september-event-came-and-went-with-no-new-home-hub/ | https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/28/apple-home-hub-as-soon-as-october/
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