Apple unveils the $299 Apple HomeView, a 7" smart display with an A18 chip, tabletop and wall-mounted versions, and "HomeView software", shipping November 13 (Julian Chokkattu/Wired)

Apple has unveiled its new $299 Apple HomeView smart display, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen and an A18 chip. The device comes in two versions: a tabletop version and a wall-mounted display, both priced equally. Preorders began on November 13, with sales set to commence on the same date.

One of the standout features of HomeView is its customizable "faces," which you can swipe through to view information like a clock, photos, weather updates, and even Snoopy animations. The device runs its own software, separate from iOS or iPadOS, and offers a curated selection of apps, including FaceTime, Messages, Safari, and some third-party media apps like Spotify. HomeView requires an iPhone with Apple Intelligence support for setup, which currently means an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.

The aluminum hardware is available in four colors and is powered by Apple's A18 chip. HomeView boasts strong bass, thanks to a down-firing woofer and passive radiators, and the 7-inch Liquid Retina display offers adjustable brightness and True Tone technology. A 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and four-microphone array enable facial recognition and adapt the interface to the user. The device also supports Siri AI, which understands personal context from your iPhone to provide more personalized responses.