GoKawiilApple plans robotic-arm HomeView Pro for 2027-2028, says Gurman
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing a higher-end version of its newly launched $299 HomeView smart display, code-named J595, for release in 2027 or 2028. The device would feature a roughly 9-inch screen, up from 7 inches, and a motorized arm allowing it to swivel 360 degrees using voice recognition to face whoever is speaking.
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The current HomeView requires users to manually reposition it when multiple people are in a room, a limitation this upgraded model appears designed to address. Positioning it as a premium addition rather than a replacement suggests Apple may be building a tiered smart home display lineup, with robotics and voice-tracking features similar to its Center Stage camera technology extending further into home hardware.
- Apple's HomeView launched at $299 without automatic repositioning features
- A pro version with a motorized swiveling arm is reportedly planned for 2027-2028
- The upgraded model, code-named J595, would feature a larger 9-inch screen and voice-tracking
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