Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Apple’s first smart display, the 7-inch HomeView, is available for preorder at $299 and launches November 13. The device acts as a centralized hub for up to six family members to access Apple devices, apps, and Siri with Apple Intelligence, including local and Private Cloud Compute options for privacy. It features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, supports up to nine livestream video feeds, wall-mounts, and color options, and includes camera-based recognition tied to iCloud+ for end-to-end encrypted awareness of people, pets, and events.