Apple's new HomeView comes preinstalled with a selection of Apple apps, including Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, Calendar, FaceTime, and Messages. It also supports third-party audio and video apps, though Apple did not create an App Store for the device, so there is no on-device way to download apps.
Instead, HomeView uses a CarPlay-like system in which third-party apps are displayed when the device is connected to a compatible iPhone or iPad. Audio apps made for CarPlay, such as Spotify and Audible, will also work on HomeView, and developers will be able to extend HomeView support to existing iOS video apps.
Up to six people in a household can use HomeView, which tells users apart by voice and through the camera built into the front of the device. Each user's apps and personal information are shown only when that person is enrolled and authenticated. Apple says users must be recognized by the camera and have a paired, recently unlocked iPhone or iPad nearby for HomeView to display compatible third-party iOS apps and information from apps like Messages and Calendar.
Shared photo albums and music can be accessed by anyone in the home, including guests, but guests cannot see personal information because of the authentication requirement. HomeView is priced at $299 and is available for pre-order now, with a launch date of November 13.
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