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Apple's HomeView is out today, and we're finally learning all the little details about the new hub. We've rounded up a list of tidbits for those setting up a HomeView or thinking about getting one. Sunglasses Apple says the HomeView probably won't recognize you if you have your face covered, including when wearing sunglasses. If HomeView isn't identifying you, Apple suggests removing anything that would block the camera from seeing your face. The HomeView's screen needs to be angled toward your face, you need to be centered in the frame and closest to the camera if other people are around, and the HomeView can't be blocked by overhanging shelves and cabinets. Apple says the HomeView needs front-facing, even light. Mirror There's a "Mirror" in the HomeView Control Center that lets you use the camera to see yourself. There's an option to turn on an edge light for face illumination, along with 1x and 2x zoom. Guest Controls The HomeView owner has multiple options for what guests can access. Safari can be turned on or off, or adult websites can be blocked. By default, guests can use Siri for general knowledge, writing help, and math help, but ‌Siri‌ features can be turned off. Explicit content can be turned on or off. There's an option to choose which Apple Music subscription supplies music for an unrecognized user. Wi-Fi/Cellular The HomeView authenticates people through face recognition and by making sure their iOS device is nearby, recently unlocked, and on the same Wi-Fi network as the HomeView. If there's a Wi-Fi outage, Apple says cellular can also be used to unlock personal content as long as it's in the same location and was recently on the Wi-Fi network. Sleep Timer You can set a sleep timer on HomeView to pause whatever media is playing when the timer goes off. No Buttons There is no button to turn the HomeView on or off, or restart it. It can be restarted from the Settings app or by briefly unplugging it. Logins You can log into websites and apps using your iPhone, similar to how the Apple TV works. Notifications The HomeView only has notifications for phone calls and home devices, with an option to toggle on critical notifications. There are no other notification settings or options. Liquid Glass The transparency of the Liquid Glass interface can be adjusted from clear to opaque like on iPhone, iPad , and Mac. Personal Data Lockouts If someone tries to repeatedly access personal content on HomeView that needs authentication, facial recognition via the camera is disabled and you'll need to prove identity with a registered device. Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, " HomeView Tidbits: Mirror, Sleep Timer, and Other Details " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple today released HomePod software version 27.2.1, but it does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 . Apple's website continues to say the feature is "coming in a future software update," but it has not provided a timeframe. Due to the HomePod mini 2 having only 2GB of RAM , well below the minimum 8GB of RAM required for dedicated Siri AI, personal context requests will require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad with Siri AI turned on. tvOS 27.2.1 was also released today , and it enables Siri AI on the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Siri AI is an opt-in feature on these devices, so after installing the update you will need to open the Settings app and tap on General → Siri → Siri AI (Beta). This will initiate a download with support. If you update to tvOS 27.2.1 and take no further action, Siri Classic remains enabled by default. Related Roundup: HomePod mini 2 Tags: Siri , Siri AI Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, " Siri AI Still Not Enabled on HomePod Mini 2 With Latest Software Update " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
As it turns out, you can damage your iPhone Duo by opening and closing it too much, at least theoretically. Don't worry, you don't have that much time on your hands. CNET's Fold-a-Phone rig | Image credit: CNET Three weeks ago, CNET put the iPhone Duo on it's custom testing rig, the Fold-A-Phone. Now, after 440,300 folds, it's finally reached its breaking point. Sort of, if you're willing to define "breaking point" loosely. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has released tvOS 26.2.1, and has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI on the set-top box. Apple TV 4K According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby. While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS , and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about Siri AI support coming, it makes sense that Apple may have held off on the rollout. And late on Friday, tvOS 27.2.1 arrived, adding the feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
