Filip Novotny Healthbook will probably not be the only software innovation that Apple will introduce this year. According to the server Finacial Times the Californian company is preparing to launch a new ecosystem for the so-called smart home, which would work with a whole range of home appliances.
It is now possible to connect an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to a number of devices such as a thermostat Nest or light bulbs Philips Hue, however, there is still no unified, clear platform for these peripherals. According to the FT's latest report, Apple will soon attempt to achieve just such a unification, by expanding the MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad) program.
Until now, this program has functioned as a means of official certification for headphones, speakers, cables and other wired and wireless accessories. MFi's younger sibling should now also include lighting, heating, security systems and various home appliances.
It is not yet certain whether the program will be supplemented by central applications or hardware, but Apple could use its own resources to provide protective elements against possible hacker attacks. The new program will also be presented under a new brand independent of the original MFi, so a unified software center would make sense.
This new platform could bring Apple a smaller income from certifications (about $4 per sold accessory), but mainly an expansion of the already wide ecosystem. The possibility of connecting iOS devices and smart homes would give existing users even more reason to buy an iPad or Apple TV in addition to an iPhone. Potential customers could then prefer these devices over competitors that do not provide a similar platform.
That is why we could expect a new version of MFi already at this year's WWDC fair. From this event in the past weeks expected introduction of the Healthbook fitness application or the iWatch smart watch. Whether or not these speculations come true, according to today's report, we would 2. June they should have seen at least one new platform.
I've been waiting for something like this for a long time
So something has been working for iPhone and iPad for a long time
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