Apple Explores Robotics in Search of Life Beyond the iPhone

The Unitree H1 universal humanoid robot during the GenAI Summit in San Francisco.

Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Apple is exploring a push into robotics — both to gain a foothold in consumers’ homes and add a new dimension to its product lineup. Also: Meta nears the launch of a cheaper Quest; Apple tries a new Vision Pro sales tactic; and the App Store chief is leaving as part of a reorganization.

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