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Apple Reportedly Developing Advanced Home View with Robotic Arm and 360-Degree Swivel
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Firstpost•18-10-2026, 21:52
Apple Reportedly Developing Advanced Home View with Robotic Arm and 360-Degree Swivel
- •Apple launched the Home View at a competitive price of $299 by stockpiling components before memory shortages.
- •Critics note drawbacks such as a lack of included power supply for the wall-mounted version, a separately purchased magnetic mounting system, and limited third-party app support.
- •An upcoming upgraded Home View model, codenamed J595, is rumored to feature a 9-inch screen on a motorized robotic arm capable of 360-degree rotation.
- •The robotic arm on the future premium device will allow the display to turn toward the person speaking to it.
- •Apple is also reportedly planning an AI-powered, privacy-focused security camera codenamed J450 for release late next year.
Key Questions Answered
Apple's Home View is priced competitively at $299. This was achieved because Apple stockpiled a large inventory of components before memory shortages caused prices to rise earlier this year.
Mark Gurman noted several drawbacks, including a wall-mounted version that lacks a power supply and a Schneider Electric magnetic mounting system that must be purchased separately. Additionally, it features restricted third-party app support and cannot swivel, which limits its interactive usefulness.
The upcoming upgraded Home View, codenamed J595, is expected to be a premium product featuring a 9-inch screen mounted on a motorized robotic arm. This design will allow the display to swivel 360 degrees and turn toward the person speaking to it.
