Apple HomeView’s App Problem Raises Questions About Its Smart-Home Role
Questions about HomeView apps
Apple announced HomeView a few days ago, prompting further details and fresh questions about the smart-home device. It has substantial computing capability and stays connected to power, features that could suit a range of apps.
Yet HomeView appears to depend largely on CarPlay. On The Vergecast, David and Nilay consider why Apple might avoid turning its home hub into a separate app platform.
Gemini and product design
The hosts also discuss Google’s latest Gemini model. They consider whether developing a leading AI model is enough if the products built around it fall short. The conversation then turns to the choice to return to X. David and Nilay debate why services presented as Twitter alternatives have not succeeded.
Other topics and listener calls
The episode also covers Brendan Carr and other topics. The Vergecast’s recent discussions included HomeView launch news, an early major AI slop case, and living among recording devices.
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Key points
- HomeView has substantial computing power and remains connected to power.
- The device appears to rely largely on CarPlay instead of its own app platform.
- David and Nilay discuss Gemini, returning to X, and unsuccessful Twitter alternatives.
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