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Reviewing Apple's HomeView Smart Display
Apple has entered the smart display market with the HomeView, offering strong smart home controls and a kitchen-friendly design, though its handling of personal data raises privacy concerns.
Apple has launched its first smart display, the HomeView, priced at $299 for both tabletop and wall-mounted versions. The device features a 7-inch square touchscreen, integrated Siri AI, good sound quality, and strong smart home management capabilities. However, the device blurs the line between a communal hub and a personal iPhone extension. Because it syncs texts, calendars, and reminders when connected to home Wi-Fi, reviewers noted potential privacy issues where household members could view each other's private messages.
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