Report:
Apple Planning 'Smart Home' System Debut at WWDC
Apple is
Planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report.
The Financial Times says the company is
Planning to showcase a
System that lets users control their lights, appliances and security systems with their iPhones when the conference kicks off June 2. The rumored introduction comes after
Google purchased Nest Labs, a smart thermostat started by former
Apple execs Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers, for $2.8 billion in January.
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A "select number" of device makers will be certified to offer products that work with Apple's upcoming system, according to the report, which didn't name any of the manufacturers.
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