Market Chatter: Apple's J595 Home Robot Project Faces Slow Software Progress

11:36 AM EST, 11/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Apple's (AAPL) home robot project, code-named J595, faces slow software progress that could push the launch to 2028, The Information reported Monday, citing people who have worked on the project. While most of the hardware work for the robot has been finished for about two years, the software team has advocated for delaying the release to focus on capabilities related to FaceTime and home task automation, the report said. Apple did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 340.42, Change: -4.21, Percent Change: -1.22