The team at Apple is already looking past its initial entry into the smart display market. While the first generation device has barely made its way to consumers, new reports show that the company is actively developing a higher end HomeView model. This upcoming version aims to introduce physical movement to the screen by attaching it to a robotic arm that responds to your voice.
The new smart screen will physically turn to face you
The next iteration of the hardware is designed to be more than just a static display sitting on your counter. Internally known by the code J595, this future home hub will reportedly feature a larger nine inch screen mounted on a motorized base. The arm allows the display to rotate a full 360 degrees, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
It uses voice recognition technology to figure out who is speaking in the room. Once it identifies the person talking, the hardware automatically swivels to face them. This physical reaction creates a more natural way to interact with the device when you are moving around the kitchen or living room.
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Rumors suggest the moving screen could arrive next year
You will have to wait a while before you can buy this moving screen. Reports from industry experts suggest that the technology giant is targeting a release window of 2027 or 2028 for this advanced model. The company still needs to figure out the final marketing name, with some speculating it could use labels like Max or Ultra to distinguish it from the base model.
This hardware will act as a premium alternative to the standard offering rather than a direct replacement. The current tabletop model recently received an official price and release date, offering a seven inch fixed screen for under three hundred dollars. As the company expands its broader collection of home hardware, adding a robotic tier shows they are serious about competing in the living space. It gives buyers a clearer picture of where the product lineup is heading over the next few years.
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