Today's 3 stories cover reports on the official name, shipping schedule and features of Apple's HomeView smart home hub, the launch of the G-SHOCK Sushi Series and GODOX's announcement of the A2 overseas.
The first story covers reports on Apple's HomeView smart home hub. The official name is expected to be HomeView, with an A18 chip, Siri-centered operation, a touch-enabled display and no App Store. Shipping is expected to begin in mid-November. There are also reports that the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini will begin shipping and go on sale in stores on 30 October.
The second story covers Casio Computer's G-SHOCK Sushi Series. The 3 Japan-made models, Maguro, Ikura and Salmon, will launch on 16 October, with pre-orders now open. The case backs feature a teacup motif, the packaging resembles a gift from a specialty shop, and prices range from ¥19,250 to ¥21,450.
The third story covers GODOX's A2 xenon flash for smartphones, announced overseas. It attaches magnetically to the back of an iPhone and weighs approximately 93g, with a guide number of approximately 15, TTL automatic and manual modes, high-speed sync of up to 1/8,000 second, and pre-orders opening at approximately US$84.90. The domestic launch date and price have not been announced, while Android and HarmonyOS support is planned for the future.