Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028

<figure> <img alt="An image of the Apple logo on a colorful background." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/STK071_APPLE_H.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until next year at the earliest or possibly even 2028, according to <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/inside-apples-slog-create-first-robot"><em>The Information</em></a>. It says the robot's hardware "has been finished for around two years," but that the software isn't ready. The device's software team has reportedly pushed to delay the launch and "attempted to strip back some proposed features and focus the product on a few capabilities related to FaceTime and automating home tasks, like switching on a light."</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to <em>The Information</em>, the device is codenamed J595, but former Apple employees predict it will be called the "HomeView Ultra," taking aft …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024496/apple-homeview-ultra-robot-rumor-delay">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>