Apple has expanded its smart home lineup with security cameras, doorbells, indoor cameras and deadbolts, plus HomeView, a $299 smart home command center with a seven-inch screen. The hosts say the prices are high compared with existing services, with some items at $300 instead of under $100, and view the launch as incremental rather than a major new product. HomeView lacks an app store for streaming or games, requires an iCloud+ plan for video recording, and is currently blocked from EU markets because Siri AI restrictions are still being resolved. The hosts suggest the bigger opportunity may lie in services, since Siri AI in the home will have usage limits that users can exceed by paying more.
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| Market | US stocks |
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