Apple is set to expand its smart home presence, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. The well-sourced analyst reported on Tuesday that the iPhone maker is working on an IP (internet protocol) camera with an expected 2026 shipping date. The analyst notes that Chinese component maker, Goertek, is set to assemble the product, which Apple expects to eventually hit tens of millions of units a year. The company would be a latecomer to an already sizeable market that includes products from Google and Amazon.
Goertek is also expected to manufacture upcoming AirPod models, according to the rumor. The headphones are said to have an even broader focus on health features, following Apple’s expansion into hearing aid capabilities on the AirPods Pro 2.