Smart Home Insider HomeKit Insider's Next Chapter, Apple Experience, & More with Guest Brian Tong
Feb 23, 2026
01:07:13
Join us as we sit down with tech veteran Brian Tong to discuss the exciting rebrand of HomeKit Insider to Smart Home Insider, Apple's evolving smart home strategy, and the future of AI in consumer devices. Whether you're a smart home enthusiast, Apple aficionado, or industry watcher, this episode offers deep insights into what’s coming next.
Key Topics:
- The story behind rebranding from HomeKit Insider to Smart Home Insider
- Apple's strategic moves in the smart home space, including upcoming devices and sensors
- The future of AI in consumer tech: Apple's developments, partnerships, and product ambitions
- The state of CarPlay, Apple's automotive ambitions, and the evolving auto industry landscape
- Privacy and security’s role in Apple's innovation and competitive advantage
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Links from the show
- Apple Experience on March 4
- 26.4 Beta features
- Apple TV coming to CarPlay
- Podcast video support
- Brian's video on Apple AI wearables
- Brian Tong YouTube channel
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