GoKawiilThe Information details Apple's robotic 'HomeView Ultra' set for 2026 launch
The Information's Aaron Tilley reports that Apple is developing a larger, AI-powered home robotics device internally referred to as 'HomeView Ultra,' featuring a nine-inch screen on a swiveling robotic arm. The hardware has reportedly been complete for about two years, but software delays tied to expanded AI ambitions have pushed back its release, with pricing expected around $1,000.
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The report suggests Apple's home robotics ambitions have grown significantly beyond the original video-calling concept, reflecting CEO John Ternus's reported push for the company to pursue robotics more seriously. If accurate, the delay highlights how AI software development—not hardware—has become the bottleneck for Apple's next major product category, and the Ultra branding question reflects Apple's apparent caution about diluting that naming tier.
- Apple is reportedly developing a larger robotic home device called 'HomeView Ultra' for release next year.
- The device features a swiveling robotic arm and camera-based autonomous awareness, but software delays have held up its launch despite finished hardware.
- Expected pricing is around $1,000, though final cost may shift with component prices.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-11-02
Published there as: “New report on ‘HomeView Ultra’ product covers features, pricing, more”
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