Apple will unveil a new 'Smart Home' software platform at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, reports the Financial Times.
Apple plans to take on rivals Google and Samsung and make a “big play” in the world of smart home technology at its Worldwide Developer Conference on June 2 in San Francisco, according to people familiar with the matter.
The platform would turn the iPhone into a remote control for lights, security systems, and other household appliances. The system will let users easily set up and control new 'smart home' devices. For example, your iPhone could signal that you've arrived home, automatically turning on the lights.
Apple has reportedly been talking to a select group of smart device manufacturers whose products will be certified to work with the new system. The idea is similar to Apple's 'Made for iPhone' program but will apparently have a new brand name and logo.
The smart devices and software platform will be featured in Apple's retail stores. The company already sells many smart home products such as the Nest thermostat, Dropcam camera, Philips Hue lightbulbs, Belkin WeMo light switches, and more.
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Mike Power - May 26, 2014 at 10:26pm
another iBitch, this place is full of them, wow.
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Fukran John - May 26, 2014 at 5:07pm
lol. When google and Samsung comes up with something, this iCrapple would follow.
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B - May 26, 2014 at 5:32pm
I love samsung but this is so wrong.. samsung without doubt copies apple.. but when apple does a new thing, everyone thinks its a copy.. its not a copy.. are you just going to tell phillips they copy samsung or any other brand that does the same thing as this too? apple fans are not saying roku 3 is a copy of apple tv.. only samsung fans does this shit.. saying everything is a copy when they think samsung did it first
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B - May 26, 2014 at 5:35pm
Most of the Samsungs fans be like.. bittttcchhhh apple copied us when it was already been made by other companies.... while im just sitting there not taking sides
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gamerscul9870 - May 26, 2014 at 5:37pm
You sir understand. If I had money to give you I would do it. Seriously.
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