GoKawiil9to5Mac reviews Apple's HomeView smart display as new Apple TV 4K ships
On this week's episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, Chance Miller reviews Apple's first smart display, HomeView, covering its app experiences, speaker quality and Siri performance. The episode also discusses Apple's newly released holiday ad and the launch of the new Apple TV 4K.
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A first-party smart display puts Apple into closer competition with Amazon and Google in the home-hub category, and early hands-on reviews like this one shape initial public perception before wider sales data emerges. A bonus segment claiming that Apple executive John Ternus is pushing Craig Federighi to accelerate AI work, if accurate, would point to internal pressure around Apple's AI roadmap, though this is relayed as a podcast discussion rather than confirmed reporting.
- 9to5Mac's Chance Miller reviewed Apple's first smart display, HomeView, including Siri and speaker performance.
- Apple's new Apple TV 4K has launched alongside a new holiday advertisement.
- A Happy Hour Plus bonus segment discusses claims that John Ternus is pressuring Craig Federighi on AI progress.
Apple TV 4K (2024) — The new Apple TV 4K just launched and is discussed in this episode, offering sharp video, great app support, and Siri integration similar to the HomeView. It's a great way to bring Apple's ecosystem to your living room with top-notch streaming quality.
See Apple TV 4K (2024) on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: 9to5mac.com — Chance Miller, 2026-11-12
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