Apple is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam as it prepares to launch a new wave of smart home devices, including a tabletop robot and a Siri-powered home hub – in a move that reduces its reliance on China.

According to Bloomberg , the company is working with China’s BYD Company to assemble, test and package the devices in Vietnam, marking the first time the country will serve as the primary production base for an entirely new Apple product line.

The partnership will also see BYD expand iPad manufacturing in the region.

The first product off the line will be a 7-inch “Home Hub” display – effectively a smart command centre for connected appliances, music and communication, which is expected to debut in spring 2026.

The device will come in two versions: one with a speaker

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