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  "id": 8877730,
  "title": "Apple could steal Pixel’s homework for its Nest Hub rival and the iPhone Duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/apple-could-steal-pixels-homework-for-its-nest-hub-rival-and-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:12:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-smart-display-iphone-duo-pixel-face-unlock-3713334/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's long-awaited smart home display may launch as early as next month, according to recent reports. This device will reportedly feature its own home screen, widgets, clock faces, and will heavily rely on Siri AI. The smart display is also expected to incorporate facial recognition technology, similar to what has been seen in Pixel phones since the Pixel 8.\n\nRumors surrounding Apple's smart display have been circulating for years, with evidence surfacing a couple of months ago that the company is developing two smart displays codenamed J490 and J491. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has now provided more details about these devices, suggesting that Apple may be borrowing a security feature from the Pixel for its smart displays.\n\nAccording to the report, Apple is currently testing the upcoming smart home screen in several employees' homes. The device will reportedly come equipped with Wi-Fi support, an advanced display, a camera, and microphones. Furthermore, the smart home display will feature an intuitive user interface that combines elements from iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.",
  "summary": "It could launch as early as next month.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-18-pro-for-free-how-to-claim",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 might finally convince me to switch away from WHOOP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/apple-watch-series-12-might-finally-convince-me-to-switch-away-from",
        "published": "2026-09-19T14:09:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google is quietly giving away this $120 freebie with every Pixel 11 Pro purchase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/google-is-quietly-giving-away-this-120-freebie-with-every-pixel-11",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:30:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "If you spot this new 'hello' sign hidden away in your local Apple Store, it's there because of the new iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/if-you-spot-this-new-hello-sign-hidden-away-in-your-local-apple-store",
        "published": "2026-09-20T13:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}