Apple has introduced the Home View, an all-new smart home hub, but popular tech reviewer Marques Brownlee is "not convinced" about the device. In his Home View impressions video on his YouTube channel MKBHD, Brownlee said "I cannot figure any group that this is actually ideal for."
Home View overlaps heavily with other Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod. Brownlee said it does not provide enough "extra value," leading him to believe the device should be "a skip for most people." He noted that Home View lacks an App Store, which limits its usefulness, though it can display CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a paired iPhone.
The launch followed a series of leaks from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who reported details ahead of Apple's "Welcome home" event in New York. Gurman described a home hub with a touch-enabled display, a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, and Siri AI, along with a HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K. Apple said the device recognizes each user's face to shift from a shared household screen to a personal experience.
Earlier reports had suggested an iMac G4-style design with a square 6-inch display and a FaceTime camera on the front. Whether the hub becomes a useful addition to the Apple ecosystem remains an open question, and readers are invited to share their views.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing