Pixar Lamp-style robot, lifelike Siri in Apple’s reported AI plans

Apple is preparing a significant expansion into artificial intelligence with a range of new devices and software enhancements aimed at revitalizing its innovation image and competing with rivals like Samsung, Meta, and Google. Central to this effort is a tabletop robot, targeted for release in 2027, designed as a virtual companion that resembles an iPad on a movable arm. This robot will feature a lifelike version of Siri capable of natural, ongoing conversations and contextual memory, allowing it to interact more like a person in the room by suggesting activities or assisting with planning. Internally nicknamed the “Pixar Lamp,” the device includes a 7-inch horizontal display on a motorized arm and can be controlled remotely via iPhone during video calls. Alongside this, Apple plans to launch a non-robotic smart display next year, running a new multiuser operating system called Charismatic that integrates face recognition and enhanced Siri voice control through a feature called App Intents. In addition to these devices, Apple is advancing its home