Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's smart home hub will have a square 6-inch display and an iMac G4-style design with an aluminum body, round speaker base and USB-C power. A second wall-mounted version, codenamed J491, is also in development; the device identifies users by face and voice and shows personalized content.

• 6-inch square display, iPhone-thick body, quarter-inch black bezel
• No battery or buttons: always powered via USB-C
• Wall-mounted J491 variant has speakers and mics in a flat base
• Face and voice recognition, visitor mode and Mac-style Edge Light