In BriefPosted:8:03 AM PDT March 9, 2025Image Credits:Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesApples smart home hub reportedly delayed by Siri challengesApple announced this week that the more personalized version of Siri that it promised last year has been delayed and according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, thats also postponed the launch of the companys planned smart home hub.In a statement, Apple said the upgraded Siri features, which are part of its broader Apple Intelligence suite, will take us longer than we thought to deliver, and it now expects to launch them in the coming year.Gurman said that Apples smart home hub relies on the new Siri features, so its been postponed as well. Hed previously reported that the device could be released as soon as March 2025 (so, this month). It would reportedly include a six-inch touchscreen thats mounted on the wall, could be used for video calls and managing smart home devices, and would be largely controlled by voice.Despite the delay, the company has reportedly started an internal testing program allowing employees to take the device home for feedback.Topics