Apple announced its first smart display, HomeView. It features Siri AI, is priced at $299 in the US, and is scheduled to launch on 13 November.
Apple announced the Apple HomeView smart display on 13 October. The aluminum-bodied device features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and a dome-shaped speaker base, connected by a hinge that allows the viewing angle to be adjusted. It uses the A18 system-on-chip and supports Siri AI.
Siri AI is described as being able to understand a person's circumstances and recognize information on the screen. It can recognize up to 6 people and provide each with a personalized experience. Another feature is the ability to build apps and widgets into a personal home screen for each user.
The lineup includes 2 types, a tabletop model and a wall-mounted model, with colors including silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray. Pre-orders have begun in the US and other markets, but information on pre-orders and sales in Japan has not yet been announced.