Mark Gurman Reports on Upcoming Apple Smart Display and Cancelled iPhone Duo Stylus
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman revealed that Apple plans to introduce a Siri-powered smart home display (codenamed J490) as early as next month while reinforcing the iPhone as its primary AI hub. Additionally, Apple cancelled plans for a dedicated magnetic stylus for the foldable iPhone Duo in favor of future iPad Apple Pencil software support, alongside layoffs in the Apple Fitness+ team. The smart home screen signals Apple's intent to capture the home automation market, competing directly with devices like Amazon's Echo Show using Siri AI. It also underscores Apple's strategy of maintaining the iPhone as the essential hardware foundation for its broader ecosystem of wearables and home accessories. The J490 home display features a square screen, camera-driven facial recognition without standard Face ID depth hardware, and an interface combining iOS, tvOS, and watchOS elements. Meanwhile, dedicated stylus support for the foldable iPhone Duo was scrapped due to technical issues before production, pushing compatibility with existing iPad Apple Pencils to late 2026.
## BACKGROUND
Apple Intelligence is Apple's suite of AI features designed for on-device and cloud processing across its ecosystem, relying heavily on Siri for natural voice interaction and cross-app tasks. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable smartphone, designed to push mobile multitasking while interacting with existing accessories like the Apple Pencil.