Apple’s New Launch Week Starts March 2nd!

Hello Community,

Have you all been following the news lately? The Apple Spring launch is getting closer!

According to the latest update from Tim Cook, Apple will kick off a week of new product announcements starting this Monday, March 2nd. Furthermore, Apple will host “Special Apple Experience” events on March 4th in New York, Shanghai, and London, where media and partners will likely get hands-on time with the new hardware.

Bloomberg also suggests that Apple is gearing up for a big start to 2026, with a lineup likely featuring the new iPhone 17e, along with updated iPads and Macs.

As an Aqara user, I’m always on the lookout for how these updates will shake up our smart homes. We’re curious, what’s everyone hoping to see?

Could a new iPad make for a better dashboard? What do you think the pricing might look like on the 17e… And of course, crossing my fingers for some cool Apple Intelligence features that make our Apple Home + Aqara automations even smoother.

What about you guys? Any wild predictions or a “dream” device you’re hoping for? Let’s chat in the comments!

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I just look for a new version of the Apple TV / and or HomePod

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I’m waiting eagerly for a new Apple TV or the long rumored Apple Home Hub

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Let’s see! I’ve been waiting to replace one of my old Apple TVs. I’m not convinced that a home dashboard device is really coming from Apple.

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I have held off buying more HomePods and buying an Apple TV hoping for updated versions!

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I’d love to see a new HomePod with a screen :blush: Does anyone feel the same?

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I am perfectly happy keeping my speakers separate from my screen. I like being able to buy the right speakers and the right screen without compromising on one or the other, and I don’t want to have to replace the screen if the speaker dies or vice-versa. The screen placement isn’t necessarily where I want the speakers, either.

But I do want a new Apple TV.

And a standalone aliro UWB sensor that basically lets me retrofit my U200 with auto door unlock at a price significantly less than the cost of buying a new smart lock :slight_smile:

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Same here!

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Apple Launch Week (Poll)
  • Apple TV
  • HomePod
  • Home Hub with Screen
  • Low Cost MacBook
  • iPhone 17e
  • No Interest in Spring Announcements
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I’m most looking forward to something similar to this, as well as HomePos and Apple TV.

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I’m excited to see what they launch. I’ve heard rumors about a doorbell camera and a HomePod/iPad type display device. Curious to see if they launch and if they’ll beat or exceed what’s already available.

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I am waiting for the new Apple Home Pod Touch (aka HomePad) and for an new Apple TV Pro (ex Apple TV 4K).

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Agreed. I think they wanted to have it ready, but without Apple Intelligence ready, i think that the hub will wait.

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I need that new HomePod mini and Apple TV frfr

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Definitely wanting a HomePod!

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I’m hoping for the new HomePod with screen

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