Apple to turn its TV box into a smart speaker to take on Google Home and Amazon Echo

Apple is developing an upgrade to its TV box to turn it into a'Siri speaker' for the home. The move would put Apple in a three way battle with Amazon and Google. It is also set to allow app makers to access its smart assistant, it has been revealed. The move would put Apple in a three way battle with Amazon and Google. It is unclear whether Apple could also release a separate, standalone speaker.