It’s also possible Apple could adapt the current Apple TV hardware or even iPhone to work as a hub for Siri in the home by launching a dock or other accessories for those devices that builds in a far-field mic and any other necessary hardware. Or Apple could let third-parties build standalone Wi-Fi speakers that work with Siri using the new SDK that’s rumored for a WWDC 2016 unveiling next month. Two of the reports noted that Apple’s hardware might not see the light of day until next year, so it’s possible Apple could let third-parties pick up the slack using the new Siri SDK until then.
And Apple also has some major Apple Music and Beats tie-in opportunities with a Wi-Fi speaker unit for the home, as we first noted back in August when we suggested it was time Apple got serious about a dedicated Wi-Fi speaker for Apple Music.
But how would you like to see Apple compete with Echo and Google’s Home platform?
