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Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn't the Smart Display I'm Waiting For
CNET • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple’s recent event heavily focused on AI integration, especially highlighting the new Siri AI and positioning the iPhone and foldable iPhone Duo as “personal hubs” for AI use.
- Despite longstanding rumors, Apple did not announce a smart home display device, disappointing fans who expected a competitor to Amazon Echo Show with features like facial recognition and versatile mounting options.
- The new iPhone Duo can be tented to mimic some smart display functions but is expensive at $1,999 and lacks the size, speaker quality, and full smart display capabilities found in existing home devices.
- Potential reasons for the absence of a smart display include the complexity of preparing the iPhone Duo and Siri AI for such a role, pricing concerns, and Apple’s cautious approach given the competitive smart home market.
- Apple may be saving a smart home display announcement for a future event, possibly alongside the iPad mini reveal, but no concrete plans have been confirmed yet.
