Apple is introducing its first-ever smart display, the Apple HomeView.Announced at the October 13th Welcome Home event alongside an upgraded Apple TV 4K and the next-generation HomePod mini 2, HomeView aims to unify the smart home around a large, super-intelligent screen that looks suspiciously like an Apple Watch.The new HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K are joined by Apple's first line of smart cameras and thermostats, an ambitious collection that thrusts Apple into a connected-home market where Amazon and Google have long been the dominant players.
Meet Apple HomeView Apple's first attempt at a true Echo Show replacement Close The headline product of the event and Apple’s official entry into a new category is Apple HomeView, a smart display designed to bring everyday tasks and entertainment under one roof.It features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen display and a speaker base connected via a stainless steel hinge.The tech giant also offers a wall-mounted version for homes where a countertop display is not convienent.
The advanced facial recognition in HomeView can identify up to six individual family members, so they can access their personal messages, calendars, alerts, photo libraries, and FaceTime.For a more conversational tone and to offer more personalized responses, the device runs on Apple’s new, updated Siri AI.However, some features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
There are two versions.The tabletop model comes in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray, while the wall-mounted model comes in space gray and silver.Both cost $299, with preorders starting today and availability beginning on November 13.
The next-generation Apple TV 4K With A19 chip and hands-free Siri Alongside HomeView, Apple has updated its streaming box lineup with Apple TV 4K.The fourth-generation device features an A19 chip that, according to Apple, “delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation, alongside a dedicated AV1 decoder for efficient streaming.” The new model also introduces an updated Siri AI version for more personalized and interactive communication with the assistant using three far-field microphones without touching the remote.The device costs $299, with preorders starting today and availability beginning on November 13.
HomePod Mini 2 Your home theater for Apple TV 4K Rounding out the launch, with its first refresh since 2020, is the Apple HomePod Mini 2, a compact smart speaker.The new speaker brings improved audio processing, 360-degree sound, and support for Siri AI(will be available in future software updates).The speaker connects with Apple TV 4K to create a four-speaker surround sound setup, while supporting stereo pairing and multiroom audio.
It also supports smart home controls, automations, and sound recognition for certain household alarms.Apple offers HomePod Mini 2 in pink, green, blue, white, and midnight.The device costs $149, with preorders starting today and availability beginning on October 30.
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