{
  "id": 17820357,
  "title": "Nine-inch HomeView Ultra again rumored for 2027 or 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/nine-inch-homeview-ultra-again-rumored-for-2027-or-2028",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:26:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/02/nine-inch-homeview-ultra-again-rumored-for-2027-or-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent reports suggest Apple is considering a larger version of its HomeView display, dubbed the HomeView Ultra or HomeView Max, which could launch as early as 2027 or be delayed until 2028. The Information has echoed earlier rumors of a swiveling screen that can rotate 360 degrees on its base, similar to a robotic arm. This design allows the screen to follow the user, with improved awareness of obstructions compared to the current Center Stage feature. The prototype for the device reportedly has been ready for two years, though it has not yet moved into full-scale manufacturing. Apple reportedly began development on this project in 2019, initially aiming for it to serve as a FaceTime device. However, the addition of a movable arm led to further plans to incorporate AI features. Initial disagreements within Apple centered on balancing software and hardware components for the first release, with potential features for a future generation still under consideration. The larger model is expected to have a 9-inch display, more cameras and sensors, and a price tag of $1,000, compared to the current first-generation model's $299 price point.",
  "summary": "A further source has doubled down on rumors of Apple planning a larger HomeView , this time which can automatically swivel on its base. It won't look like this, but a future HomeView is said to be larger than the current mode, and come on an articulated arm. Even back in 2024 , it was being reported that what would become the HomeView would be followed by a larger model. It was consistently also…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "New report on ‘HomeView Ultra’ product covers features, pricing, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/new-report-on-homeview-ultra-product-covers-features-pricing-more",
        "published": "2026-11-02T15:36:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}