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Apple Unveils HomeView Smart Display, HomePod Mini 2 And New Home Devices
- •Apple introduced a new range of smart home products at its Welcome Home event in New York, marking a major shift in connected home technology under chief executive John Ternus.
- •HomeView is Apple's first smart display featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen, facial recognition for up to six users, and integration with the rebuilt Siri assistant.
- •The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K introduces the A19 chip, three far-field microphones, hands-free Siri controls, and enhanced audio features.
- •The HomePod mini 2 comes powered by the S10 chip, featuring voice recognition for six people, new color options, and Sound Glow lighting effects.
- •Apple also announced the Apple Home Collection, featuring cameras, smart locks, and thermostats developed alongside LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Key Questions Answered
HomeView is Apple's first smart display featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen with a stainless steel hinge and a speaker base, available in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray. It can recognize up to six people by face, providing each with a personalized Home Screen, and supports FaceTime with Center Stage, Apple Music, and a Home Camera view. In India, pre-orders are priced at Rs 39,900 with sales starting on November 13.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K features the A19 chip, three far-field microphones, a dedicated AV1 decoder, and delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance alongside double the graphics performance. It allows users to speak to Siri without picking up the remote, which also supports Find My and Precision Finding. Additionally, it can work with four compatible HomePod speakers to create a surround-sound setup.
The HomePod mini 2 retains the original rounded design while introducing fresh color choices including pink, green, blue, white, and midnight. It includes a Sound Glow feature that shifts dynamically with music patterns and album artwork colors. Powered by the S10 chip, it can recognize up to six people by voice, function as a Mac speaker, and join the Apple TV surround-sound setup, with a price tag of Rs 18,900 in India.
