GigaomWhat the Apple Watch tells us about Apple’s smart home plans
The Apple Watch isn’t out until 2015, but already people are proposing it as an important element for controlling the smart home. I’m not so sure. Read more »
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The Apple Watch isn’t out until 2015, but already people are proposing it as an important element for controlling the smart home. I’m not so sure. Read more »
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