“In a rare statement on the program, Apple said we’ll start to see the first HomeKit-certified devices out on the market next month,” Aaron Tilley reports for Forbes. “In a statement an Apple spokesperson provided to Forbes, the company said: ‘HomeKit has been available for just a few months and we already have dozens of partners who have committed to bringing HomeKit accessories to market and we’re looking forward to the first ones coming next month.'”
“Apple is countering a story from Fortune this morning that reported the official launch of HomeKit was getting pushed back to the August or September timeframe instead of the expected May or June,” Tilley reports. “Next month is Apple’s annual developers conference and there have been reports that Cupertino tech giant will be launching a refresh of its Apple TV hardware, which will have a beefier processor and HomeKit capabilities.”
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MacDailyNews Take: We can’t wait to start controlling more things with our Apple Watches, iPhones, and iPads!
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I am eager to embrace the convenience of connected devices, but only if they respect my privacy and do not spy on me or track my actions so companies can turn me into prey.
I have great hope for HomeKit!
Wasn’t there another article today on MDN mentioning HomeKit launche delay? “Apple delays HomeKit launch until autumn”.. Will Apple now tell all those OEMs to wait too?
Reading comprehension is a wonderful tool: “Apple is countering a story from Fortune this morning that reported the official launch of HomeKit was getting pushed back to the August or September timeframe instead of the expected May or June,” Tilley reports.
I hope the new Apple TV can be the hub for the connected home. I already have a hub for my HVAC system and my Hue lights.
It’s about time Apple started quashing untrue rumors. I don’t expect it for everything, but it’s nice to see it once in awhile.
Certainly in some cases where quashing provides important information that doesn’t tip Apple’s hand in other respects.
They’d already announced HomeKit. Reiterating that it’s going to be on schedule makes sense. But I can’t see Apple falling for the old game of wag the dog, or bothering to respond to deliberate lies in the press designed to either get a rise out of Apple or manipulate them into giving away news before its proper time.
‘Keep Them Guessing’