Apple is preparing to unveil a new AI-enabled device, as it works to catch up with rivals in the smart home market. Sources say the company is gearing up to announce the device as early as March and will position it as a command center for the home.

Apple (AAPL) is close to launching a wall-mounted display capable of controlling appliances, handling videoconferencing, and using AI to

Apple is planning on launching a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle video conferencing and use artificial intelligence to navigate apps, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the effort.

The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a wall-mounted touchscreen to serve as a smart home command center.