苹果公司与越南的BYD合作, 制造一个新的AI驱动的HomePod中心, 以及2027年的机器人, Apple partners with BYD in Vietnam to make a new AI-powered HomePod hub and a 2027 robot, amid shift from China.

苹果正在越南与中国EV制造者BYD(BYD)一起扩大制造业, 生产一个新的屏幕设备化的HomePod中心, 以及2027年的移动AI机器人发射, Apple is expanding manufacturing in Vietnam with Chinese EV maker BYD to produce a new screen-equipped HomePod hub and a mobile AI robot launching in 2027, part of a broader shift away from China amid geopolitical tensions and trade risks. HomePod中心被推迟至2026年春季,将配备一个FaceTime相机、用户识别和AI驱动的Siri, 提供基于网络的答案。 The HomePod hub, delayed to spring 2026, will feature a FaceTime camera, user recognition, and AI-powered Siri with web-based answers. BYD将处理最终组装、测试和包装,支持越南扩大的iPad生产。 BYD will handle final assembly, testing, and packaging, supporting expanded iPad production in Vietnam. 尽管采取了这项举措,但根据目前的贸易政策,产品仍面临20%的美国关税。 Despite the move, products face a 20% U.S. tariff under current trade policy. 苹果公司还正在开发一个安全摄像头,并探索机器人,目标是为该中心提供350美元的价格点。 Apple is also developing a security camera and exploring robotics, aiming for a $350 price point for the hub.