{
  "id": 16189074,
  "title": "iPhone Duo, HomeView, and the AI 'lunatic fringe' on the AppleInsider Podcast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/iphone-duo-homeview-and-the-ai-lunatic-fringe-on-the-appleinsider",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-23T12:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/23/iphone-duo-homeview-and-the-ai-lunatic-fringe-on-the-appleinsider-podcast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's AppleInsider Podcast discusses several Apple-related topics, including the upcoming iPhone Duo and the somewhat controversial HomeView. One host managed to secure a pre-order for the iPhone Duo, while the other host has not been able to do so. The podcast explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of these devices, as well as Apple's perspective on AI enthusiasts.\n\nThe HomeView's delayed delivery date, while less severe than the iPhone Duo's postponement, still raises concerns. It appears that the HomeView is gaining traction among users who are eager to experiment with its features and determine its practicality. Meanwhile, Greg Joswiak has identified a specific group of individuals who are less enthusiastic about AI technology.\n\nThe podcast also touches on the broader debate surrounding Apple's ecosystem and the ways in which products like HomeView fit into the company's offerings. Two hosts share their differing opinions on the device's place within the Apple ecosystem. To keep up with the latest Apple news and episodes, listeners can subscribe via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for access to AppleInsider+, which provides an extended version of the podcast.",
  "summary": "The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfans, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. You know if you want an iPhone Duo, but it may be harder to decide where a HomeView fits into your life. It's the old Mr Micawber idea: iPhone Duo worked, result…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}