Apple Readies the HomeView Ultra, a $1,000 Smart Display on a Robotic Arm

Image Source: Apple Written by Sarah J. Mercer Apple is said to be preparing its most ambitious step into the connected home. According to former Apple employees, the company is building a premium smart display, internally codenamed J595, that may reach the market as the Apple HomeView Ultra. Its expected price is around $1,000. A Screen That Moves With You The appeal is in its movement. Instead of sitting still on a kitchen counter, the HomeView Ultra places a 9-inch display on an articulated robotic arm. The silhouette brings to mind a classic desk lamp, much like the lamp that hops across Pixar's logo. Reports suggest the screen can turn a full 360 degrees. Built-in sensors let the display follow its owner around the room during a FaceTime call, so the conversation keeps going while you cook, tidy up or pace. Apple also plans small acts of automation, such as turning on a light the moment someone walks into the room.

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