Apple has pushed back the launch of its rumored smart home hub due to delayed Siri features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman

After a flurry of announcements over the past several weeks, we were wondering if Apple had any tricks left up its sleeve before WWDC in June, most notably its smart-home “HomePad” hub that was rumored to launch in the spring. According to a new report, we’ll have to wait a little longer.

We’ve all heard about the unexpected delays with Apple’s revamped Siri upgrade, which seems to be a big reason behind the smart home hub’s setback. Apple spokesperson Jacqueline Roy previously confirmed that the updated Siri wouldn’t make it into the upcoming iOS 18.4 release, but Gurman has confirmed that there’s a little more to the story.

Apple announced this week that the “more personalized” version of Siri that it promised last year has been delayed — and according to Bloomberg’s Mark

Apple is reportedly exploring multiple projects in this area. Last fall it was reported that there were two products on the way: J490, described as a “low-end smart display for using FaceTime and controlling home appliances,” and J595, an iPad-like display with a tabletop robotic limb that is expected to arrive much later.

Given that the smart home hub depends on these delayed Siri upgrades, Apple has also postponed its launch. Physically, the J490 device is said to resemble a small iPad with a 6-inch screen, a front-facing camera, built-in speakers, and a battery for portability.

Apple is reassuring employees on the Siri team who may be feeling demotivated by the recent Siri delays and the bad press surrounding

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