Apple’s latest tech move is <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-homeview/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>HomeView, a smart-home hub designed to bring a more personalized version of Siri into consumers’ homes. The device highlights Apple’s continued push to make its AI assistant more useful across its ecosystem — the same broader technology that drew scrutiny in a class-action <a href="https://moneywise.com/news/top-stories/apple-iphone-16-apple-intelligence-settlement?utm_source=syn_oath_mon&utm_medium=WL&utm_campaign=222704&utm_content=syn_655dddc0-302b-44d0-b662-5cd704196408″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>lawsuit over delayed Siri AI capabilities for iPhones.
Plaintiffs alleged that Apple’s marketing created expectations about AI features that weren’t available when consumers purchased their phones. Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle the class-action lawsuit, without admitting wrongdoing. The agreement is subject to judge approval.
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Now, as Apple expands its AI ambitions to compete with Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub, consumers face a familiar question: Should they pay for another Apple device with its major selling point being AI?
Here’s what to know about the new AI-powered tech, the ongoing lawsuit and how to claim your share of the pending settlement before it’s too late.
What is Apple HomeView?
Apple HomeView, which will retail at $299, is a smart home-management device that features a seven-inch Liquid Retina display touchscreen, a built-in speaker and a camera that recognizes individual household members, allowing it to personalize the experience for up to six people. Users can make FaceTime calls, play music, view security camera feeds and control connected devices such as thermostats, lights and smart locks, according toApple’s announcement.
But HomeView’s biggest selling point is its integration with Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI platform that also powers newer Siri capabilities. Apple’s upgraded Siri is designed to do more than respond to basic voice commands. The assistant is expected to understand personal context, provide more conversational responses and use information from apps to help users complete tasks.
For example, users can ask questions that require information from their personal schedules rather than relying solely on general internet knowledge. When paired with a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, HomeView can draw on information from apps such as iMessage and Calendar to deliver more personalized responses.
