Manton Reece’s Spitball Theory on Why the Wall-Mounted HomeView Costs the Same as the Version With the Subwoofer Base
Manton Reece: All I can come up with is that Apple doesn’t want you to buy the wall-mounted version unless you’re really sure that’s what you need. If the wall-mounted version was cheaper, some people might buy it based on price, then be unhappy because it’s too much trouble to install. Oh, that clicks for me. ★
Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu reported in January that Apple's upcoming AI-powered devices include AirPods with advanced sensors, a security camera, smart glasses, and augmented reality glasses, as well as a home product with a small display, speakers, and a robotic swiveling base. According to multiple sources familiar with the projects, Apple could release this AI-focused device as early as this spring.
However, a closer look reveals that Mark Gurman's previous reporting in April 2025 was accurate. He had mentioned the initial HomeView (J490) without robotics, while a later version (J595) might incorporate a robotic swiveling base. Two unnamed sources relayed this information to The Information, which subsequently published the claim that J595 would ship as early as six months ago.
In reality, The Information's report is now incorrect as the device is not expected to launch until 2027 or 2028 at the very earliest.
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