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EnergyKit in iOS 26 Signals Apple’s Push Toward Smarter, Greener Home Energy Use

By Robert DeLuca in HomeKit on

EnergyKit: An Ambitious Step for HomeKit and Residential Sustainability

Apple's announcement of the EnergyKit framework in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 marks a deliberate expansion of the HomeKit ecosystem into dynamic energy management. As reported by AppleInsider and 9to5Mac, EnergyKit is designed for developers to build applications that help HomeKit users shift high-demand energy activities to cleaner and cheaper periods, further integrating Apple’s environmental priorities into daily household routines.

Personalized Grid Forecasts—A New Frontier for Home Apps

EnergyKit stands out by providing apps access to real-time, personalized grid forecasts, including carbon intensity data and time-based electricity rates. When users authorize their utility account through the Home app, supported apps—initially including those targeting HVAC and electric vehicle (EV) charging—can recommend or automate the optimal time to run appliances or charge vehicles based on both environmental impact and potential cost savings.

  • Key capability: EnergyKit takes a data-driven approach,
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EU Right-to-Repair Laws Take Effect: Assessing Apple’s Preparedness Ahead of June 2025

By Robert DeLuca in Apple on

New EU Repair Rules: A Crucial Test for Apple’s Ecosystem

As the European Union prepares to enforce its landmark right-to-repair regulations on June 20, 2025, Apple faces a pivotal moment in aligning its device ecosystem with sweeping new requirements. The new ecodesign rules mark a significant shift for smartphone and tablet repair standards, mandating longer part availability, expanded repair access, and new documentation obligations for manufacturers (AppleInsider). For Apple enthusiasts and industry watchers, the question is not just whether the company will comply—but how its response will shape the end-user experience and the broader tech landscape in Europe.

What the EU Law Demands

According to the European Commission, the regulations will require smartphone and tablet makers to:

  • Provide spare parts (batteries, cameras, charging ports, buttons, microphones, speakers, mechanical components) for seven years after a model is discontinued.
  • Offer repair instructions and manuals to professional repairers and consumers for
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