{
  "id": 14240528,
  "title": "HomeView Can Dim to Apple's Lowest-Ever Display Brightness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/homeview-can-dim-to-apples-lowest-ever-display-brightness",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/13/homeview-can-dim-to-lowest-ever-brightness/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The HomeView can dim its display to an unprecedented 0.3 nits, marking Apple's lowest display brightness ever. The 7-inch Liquid Retina display seamlessly adjusts its brightness based on the surrounding lighting, reaching up to a bright 500 nits. This feature allows the screen to be significantly dimmer during nighttime use. True Tone technology further enhances the screen's ability to adapt to varying ambient light conditions. Previously, Apple's dimmest display technology reached a mere 1 nit. The HomeView debuted initially on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and later on the iPhone. The tabletop model features a sleek stainless steel hinge, enabling users to tilt the display as needed. Its interface intelligently responds to distance, displaying simplified information from a distance and providing detailed content as users approach. The HomeView also offers customizable faces, incorporating elements like weather updates, photos, and animated designs. These faces change throughout the day to suit different times of the day. Apple plans to release the HomeView models on November 13, with a price tag of $299 in the United States.",
  "summary": "The HomeView can dim its display to just 0.3 nits for use on a nightstand or in dark environments, making it Apple's lowest-ever display brightness. The 7-inch Liquid Retina display automatically adjusts its brightness as lighting conditions change, reaching up to 500 nits in bright rooms. Its 0.3-nit minimum allows it to dim substantially at night. True Tone also helps the screen adapt to…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}