GoKawiilApple Skips Smart Home Display at Fall Event, Leaves Only Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple's fall event centered on the new foldable iPhone Duo and expanded Siri AI features but included no mention of a long-rumored standalone smart home display. Insiders had suggested Apple would finally launch an Echo Show-style device with facial recognition and flexible mounting options, but the Apple Home app received no stage time at all. Instead, the $1,999 iPhone Duo can be propped up to mimic some display functions, though it lacks the size, speakers, and dedicated purpose of true smart displays.
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Apple has been rumored to be entering the smart home display market for years, and this repeated delay leaves a gap in its ecosystem while competitors like Amazon and Google continue to dominate that space. The absence suggests Apple may be prioritizing its mobile and foldable hardware strategy over standalone smart home products, at least for now, disappointing users hoping for a dedicated Siri-powered hub.
- Apple's fall event omitted any smart home display despite months of insider rumors.
- The foldable iPhone Duo can mimic some display functions but costs $1,999 and lacks proper speakers.
- Apple Home app and dedicated smart display features got no presence at the event.
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