Crossfiled2 outlets · filed 6 October 2026
Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
Bloomberg reported yesterday that Apple has co-developed new smart home accessories that will launch under LG branding, and leaked images reveal what the smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor look like. more…
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All three outlets converge on Bloomberg’s report that Apple’s smart home plans involve LG and center on a doorbell, thermostat, and other accessories. The Verge and 9to5Mac both expand the device list, with The Verge uniquely naming a lock and indoor camera and 9to5Mac adding sensors and cameras more generally. Bloomberg Technology is the most restrained, emphasizing the unusual Apple-LG partnership.
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