Slow-to-arrive Apple Intelligence upgrades delayed new product category launches

Apple delayed the Home Hub to late 2026, smart glasses to late 2027, and a tabletop robotic arm to 2028. These launches were pushed because Apple Intelligence upgrades did not meet their 2025 rollout target. The Home Hub and its robotic arm accessory were originally expected in 2025 or 2026. Apple engineers had set internal release dates that were blocked by AI development timelines. The delay in Apple Intelligence is the primary factor affecting these product launches.