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Smart speakers and displays, locks, doorbells and cameras, lighting, Matter and the platforms that tie them together.
The refreshed smart speaker keeps its $149 price but adds a dual-layer woven mesh, Wi-Fi 6E and Thread 1.4 support aimed at smart home owners building around Matter.
Amazon's new Echo Show 16 trades its old plastic shell for a thinner aluminum build, adds an anti-glare NanoMatte screen option and a redesigned Alexa+ interface, priced from $499.99 and preordering now in the US.
Apple has released tvOS 27.2 for Apple TV 4K, adding a Screen Saver Shuffle mode, a way to locate a missing Siri Remote via iPhone, FaceTime accessibility upgrades and new profile characters, with HomePod surround sound coming November 13.
BGR details a simple setup that turns an old, unused iPhone into a hands-free Siri speaker by pairing it with a Bluetooth or wired speaker, offering a cheaper alternative to buying a HomePod.
Google Home is quietly moving Philips Hue bridges to local Matter control, cutting out the round trip to the cloud for faster responses. The same update redesigns third-party device controls and smooths out Gemini for Home's voice commands.
The Open Home Foundation is rolling out version 1.5.0 of its Matter server for Home Assistant, adding Matter 1.6.1 support, two-way camera audio, and custom cluster support for upcoming Aqara and IKEA devices.
iOS 27.2's release candidate adds a color-reactive HomePod light show called Sound Glow, a Lock Controls toggle for the top cap, TV app profiles and Messages suggestions, according to 9to5Mac's hands-on look at the build.
Apple India hit ₹1 lakh crore in revenue for FY26 — the first time it has crossed that threshold in the country. Net profit jumped 66% year-on-year, while revenue grew 31%, outpacing Samsung India, which saw a decline in the same period.
Apple is adding a ‘Lock Controls’ setting for all HomePod models—including the 2018 first-gen unit—with the iOS 27.2 and HomePod software 27.2 updates, rolling out next week.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro HiLight launched with just five LED colors for contact notifications — despite hardware supporting more — and users are calling the slow, beta-only rollout of additional options 'absolutely insane' given the $999 price.
iPhone 18 Pro Max is live at $1,299 — Rs 1,14,900 in India — with Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black options. Variable aperture arrives on the main camera. Siri AI is functional but inconsistent. Face ID remains fast. Upgrade rationale narrows sharply for iPhone 17 Pro Max owners.
Apple is developing a robotic, 9-inch version of HomeView — but Gurman says it’s a future-tier product, not a near-term replacement.
Star Ring’s Tesla ambient light kit brings Philips Hue–style effects to Model 3 and Model Y interiors — no hub, no bulbs, just a $509 DIY kit launching via Kickstarter.
Apple has not announced, leaked, or patented a smart display called HomeView. The 'Apple HomeView' exists only in an Android Authority opinion piece published Friday morning.
Apple’s iPhone Duo is live for pre-order in India at ₹2,99,900 — and deliveries are already scheduled for January 2027.
Oppo’s new European strategy hinges on AI search behavior: 40% of young buyers use ChatGPT to compare phones, and Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra ranks #1 for ‘best phone for photography’ there — unlike on Google.
Apple HomeView price, specs, and launch date confirmed: $299, 7-inch display, November 13
The Pixel 11 is out: faster than the Pixel 10, with marginally better cameras and quicker charging. But its headline feature — a new HiLight notification LED — has drawn muted reactions.
Apple has opened preorders for the iPhone Duo—the company’s first foldable—starting at $1,999 in the US and ₹1,99,999 in India. It ships October 23, but online delivery estimates already stretch into late January 2027 across all configurations on Apple’s website.
Gemini for Home now stops listening the instant you say “stop”—no reply, no delay, no extra audio. Google confirmed the change in its October 14 release notes, and The Ambient reported it live at 7:30 a.m. ET on October 17.
The iPhone Air launched in September 2025. Twelve months later, there’s no successor — and no Android phone left that meaningfully competes with it.
Google has confirmed it will shut down Safety Signal on the Pixel Watch on December 12, 2026 — removing automatic emergency calls and fall detection for users without cellular service or a Google Health Premium subscription.
Apple Home Collection launches December 2026 with NFC setup, Matter Binding, and full Thread support — priced from $79 (LG sensor) to $349 (Schneider Electric panel) in US; Rs 6,990 to Rs 29,990 in India.
Apple HomeView smart display gains SwitchBot and Nanoleaf support ahead of UK launch — wall mount included, EU still blocked.
Google Home now supports local Matter control for Philips Hue lights, improving responsiveness and enabling operation without internet. The upgrade rolls out automatically, alongside refreshed smart home controls and minor Gemini for Home improvements.
Apple is expected to introduce HomeView, a Siri command center with a display and facial recognition, at its Welcome Home event Tuesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple HomeView price: $299 in the US, Rs 34,990 in India — preorders open, shipping starts November 13.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub with a square 7-inch screen, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and facial recognition that tells family members apart, priced at $299 and shipping November 13.
The Pixel 11 starts at $899 in the US and Rs 79,999 in India. It has the same screen, same RAM, same cameras as the Pixel 10 — and a Tensor G6 chip that lags behind rivals. Battery replacements cost under $60. Upgrade logic is thin.
Google has issued a rare feature update for older Home and Nest speakers through its Preview Program, tweaking Assistant responsiveness and media streaming on devices dating as far back as 2016.