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Apple is boosting its Home app with AI-powered energy management features, designed to optimize electricity usage and reduce energy costs. The new EnergyKit framework empowers developers to integrate real-time energy data into their applications. This allows smart home devices, such as thermostats and electric vehicle chargers, to automatically adjust their energy consumption based on factors like price fluctuations and the availability of clean energy sources. This strategic move positions Apple to directly compete with existing platforms like Samsung’s SmartThings, which already offers AI-driven energy saving modes. By leveraging the Matter smart home standard, Apple is poised to transform its Home app into a comprehensive and intelligent home energy management system, giving users greater control and potentially significant savings.