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Weeks ago, Apple launched its long-rumoured smart home hub. It\u2019s called the HomeView, and while the rumours were mostly spot on, it was missing features that some of us were expecting \u2013 like a robotic swivelling arm.<\/p>\n
As it turns out, Apple could have a bigger and more sophisticated model up its sleeves. A new report says Apple has a larger HomeView in the works and it could arrive as early as next year.<\/p>\n
According to The Information, the device may be called the HomeView Ultra<\/b> or HomeView Max<\/b>. A prototype is said to feature a 9-inch display<\/b> mounted on a swivelling arm<\/b>, with a design reminiscent of the old iMac G4 or Pixar\u2019s iconic desk lamp mascot.<\/p>\n
Rumours say the smart home hub will be equipped with a camera and sensors that will allow it to respond autonomously to its surroundings<\/b>. For example, it could switch on lights when someone walks into a room. Its arm is also said to be \u201csmart enough to avoid accidentally hitting objects around it\u201d.<\/p>\n
Despite having its hardware finalised two years ago, the device was reportedly been held back by \u201cinternal disagreements\u201d over which software features should make it into the first-generation model. Given that Apple recently launched the HomeView, that should mean that these disagreements have been ironed out.<\/p>\n
The HomeView Ultra or Max is tentatively slated to launch in 2027, and is reported to have a launch price of around US$1,000<\/b> (~S$1,280).<\/p>\n
Apple unveiled the HomeView last month, with two variants priced at S$399 each.<\/p>\n
Source: The Information via MacRumors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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