Apple 'HomeView Ultra' With 9-Inch 360º Screen Detailed in New Report
The Information 's Aaron Tilley today reported that Apple has been developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView . This device has been called a "HomeView Ultra" or "HomeView Max" in rumors, but the final name might be different. Tilley said a prototype of the device is equipped with a 9-inch display on a swiveling arm, with its overall design said to look similar to Apple's old iMac G4 or…
The Information's Aaron Tilley has revealed that Apple is developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView, referred to internally as the HomeView Ultra or HomeView Max. Rumors suggest the final name could differ. The prototype features a 9-inch display on a swiveling arm, resembling Apple's former iMac G4 or Pixar's lamp mascot.
Like the HomeView, it would support features like FaceTime and be aware of its surroundings, autonomously turning on lights when someone enters a room or attempting to redirect a cat from a table. The hardware design for this robotic device is nearly complete after about two years of development, but internal disputes have arisen concerning which software features should be available in the first generation or postponed to a second-generation model.
Apple anticipates releasing the larger HomeView in 2027 for approximately $1,000 in the U.S., though it might not launch until 2028. Other robotic concepts explored by Apple include a wheeled home companion, a flying device, and one capable of folding clothes, though the likelihood of these being released remains uncertain.
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