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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Has A Revolutionary Technology in Hand

Opening HomeKit to the large community of app developers has its advantages and disadvantages. One fear is that others can take HomeKit and do something that Apple can’t control. However, the openness can pave the way to better apps as it gives quality software developers the opportunity to create apps for home gadgets.

Although, Internet-linked home appliances are not widely adopted, it may see take off this year. According to research from Parks Associates, only 16% of broadband households in the US have smart home devices. This number may rise to 40% this year.

From the article "Apple Inc. (AAPL) Has A Revolutionary Technology in Hand" by Ruchi Gupta.

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