Apple Said to Plan Larger HomeView With Robotic Arm for 2027
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the motorized arm would rotate 360 degrees and turn toward whoever is speaking, per AppleInsider.
Apple is reportedly planning a larger HomeView model equipped with a motorized robotic arm, with the device potentially shipping as soon as 2027, according to a Bloomberg report by journalist Mark Gurman cited by AppleInsider.
The motorized arm is said to rotate 360 degrees around the base of the device, allowing it to pivot in any direction.
According to the report, the device would use voice recognition to automatically turn toward the person speaking, rather than staying fixed in one orientation.
The report appeared in Gurman's Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. The 2027 timeframe and the hardware details remain unconfirmed by Apple, and the company has not announced such a product.
Quick answers
When could Apple's robotic-arm HomeView ship?
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported it could ship as soon as 2027. Apple has not confirmed the product or a release date.
What is reported to be different about the larger HomeView model?
It is said to add a motorized robotic arm that rotates 360 degrees around the base and uses voice recognition to turn toward the speaker.