Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock and Thermostat Developed With LG
THE SO WHAT
Apple pulling LG into co-developed doorbells, locks, and thermostats is a move to own more of the smart home stack and the data that flows through it. If you build in home, security, or energy, assume tighter Apple integration expectations from users and higher bar for cross-ecosystem interoperability.
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