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HomeView Tidbits: Mirror, Sleep Timer, and Other Details‎

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 HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "HomeView Tidbits: Mirror, Sleep Timer, and Other Details" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Siri AI Still Not Enabled on HomePod Mini 2 With Latest Software Update‎

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 2Tags: Siri, Siri AIBuyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "Siri AI Still Not Enabled on HomePod Mini 2 With Latest Software Update" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs‎

Apple today released tvOS 27.2.1, an update to the tvOS 27 operating system that launched in September. tvOS 27.2.1 comes nearly three weeks after Apple released tvOS 27.2. tvOS 27.2.1 brings Siri AI support to the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, but it is available for all ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models that support tvOS 27. Apple announced ‌Siri‌ AI for the ‌Apple TV‌ when debuting the 4th-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K. A separate tvOS 27.2 build activates ‌Siri‌ AI on the newest set-top box, but the older ‌Apple TV‌ 4K models will need the tvOS 27.2.1 update to get access. ‌Siri‌ AI is the smarter, more capable version of ‌Siri‌ that Apple introduced earlier this year. ‌Siri‌ AI can play content, draw on personal context to offer suggestions, answer world knowledge questions, and complete tasks. Using ‌Siri‌ AI on the ‌Apple TV‌ requires a paired Apple Intelligence-compatible iOS device, which includes the iPhone 15 Pro and later. ‌Apple TV‌ users can download tvOS 27.2.1 by going to Settings > System > Software Update. Apple has also released a new HomePod Software 27.2.1 update for the ‌HomePod‌ and ‌HomePod‌ mini. Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: SiriBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Microsoft 365 Outage Resolving After Nearly 24 Hours‎

The ongoing Microsoft 365 outage is resolving after nearly 24 hours. The company said the underlying issue has been fixed and it is seeing "broad recovery and stability" across its services as it works to restore access to customers. The Microsoft 365 downtime started at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Customers could not access their Outlook email or use some features in Teams and Copilot. Exchange accounts in Apple Mail were also affected. Most calling, meeting, and messaging functions stayed online, but some users ran into errors scheduling meetings or adding calendar entries. Businesses, educational institutions, and governments worldwide were impacted by the outage. Microsoft apologized for the outage and said it was unrelated to a cyberattack or AI agents. It was caused by an issue introduced in an earlier network capacity upgrade. Microsoft said it will give a full incident report after completing a review. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this incident has caused our customers and partners. We know the trust they place in our services and take that responsibility extremely seriously. We are seeing broad recovery and stability across our services. This was a technical issue not related to cyber or AI / agents. The incident was introduced by an issue during an earlier network capacity upgrade that surfaced following a recent network change. We have addressed the underlying issue and continue to restore service to remaining customers and regions. Given the scale of demand, we restored services gradually, validating stability at each stage. While this took longer, it helped ensure a stable restoration. We will provide a full post-incident report once our review is complete. Just over two weeks ago, Microsoft announced plans to eliminate thousands of jobs. The company offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 people, or a quarter of its global workforce, presumably to cut costs while its AI spending grows. Microsoft's Service Health Status page still says some services may be unavailable at the current time.Tag: MicrosoftThis article, "Microsoft 365 Outage Resolving After Nearly 24 Hours" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening‎

For the last three weeks, CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear. CNET says the hinge started feeling looser at the 390,000-fold point, and by 440,300 folds, there was enough of a shift in the mechanism that the screen didn't open in full before the machine closed it again, and there was no distinctive snap. It is 5 to 10 degrees from the fully open state and can be opened fully by hand. The wire we use to open the phone screen would withdraw before the screen was in the fully open position, but it would then sort of "coast" the rest of the way down. But between 12:30 and 1 a.m. this morning, around 440,300 folds, the screen would no longer have time to open all the way before the Fold-a-Phone caused it to close again. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ hasn't been removed from the folding machine, and the test is continuing. CNET says the device is still operational and maintaining other screen positions, with no signs of cracking or other failure. The site plans to continue folding the ‌iPhone Duo‌ until it hits predetermined failure conditions that include loss of power, sensors failing to detect the screen properly, and screen blackout. Apple hasn't shared the results of ‌iPhone Duo‌ hinge testing it likely did internally, or given an estimated fold lifespan. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ is equipped with OLED panels sourced from Samsung Display, and Samsung's screens have undergone certified third-party fold testing. The display used for the Galaxy Z Fold7 passed a 500,000-fold durability test. Apple probably isn't using an off-the-shelf Samsung display, but CNET's testing already suggests the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s ‌OLED‌ panel is on track to match. The combination of the display and the strength of Apple's hinge design will determine lifespan. At around 450,000 folds, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ would last over a decade at 100 folds per day. CNET's livestream will continue until the ‌iPhone Duo‌ fails. The livestream runs on weekdays from 10 a.m. Pacific until 2 p.m. Pacific.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV 4K Launch Day Deal Arrives at Amazon‎

Amazon today is back with a discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K for launch day, available for $289.99, down from $299.00. This is a match of the pre-order discount we saw last week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, November 14. Although only a $9 discount, this is the best price we've tracked on the device, and as of writing Amazon is the only place offering any sort of markdown. $9 OFFApple TV 4K for $289.99 For anyone who just wants to upgrade their existing Apple TV 4K with the new Find My-enabled Siri Remote, Amazon has that accessory for pre-order at $59.00. There's no discount on the Siri Remote, but if you purchase this without spending on an entirely new Apple TV 4K, you'll definitely be saving yourself some money. FIND MY-ENABLEDNew Siri Remote for $59.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "Apple TV 4K Launch Day Deal Arrives at Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the Fix‎

The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K began arriving to customers today, and some users noticed the YouTube app is not working. If you have encountered this issue, make sure tvOS 27.2 is installed via Settings → System → Software Updates. If it already is, you may need to restart the Apple TV via Settings → System → Restart. Last, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: YouTubeBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the Fix" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions‎

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we share first impressions of Apple's new HomeView and Apple TV 4K, including their hardware, everyday usefulness, and experiences with Siri AI. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following a week with the HomeView, Apple's new smart home device makes a strong impression with its build quality and sound, but leaves questions about how much it adds to a household already filled with Apple products. Its overlap with existing devices has already prompted some skepticism. The 7-inch display may feel smaller in person, with its square aspect ratio and thick bezels contributing to an appearance reminiscent of a large Apple Watch. Sound quality from the tabletop model is a highlight, falling between the HomePod mini and full-sized ‌HomePod‌. That also raises questions about the value of the wall-mounted version, which costs the same $299 before mounting accessories but lacks the larger speaker base. In the kitchen, setting timers, playing music, answering questions, and controlling smart home accessories provide straightforward reasons to use the HomeView. Turning web recipes into clean, step-by-step instructions with ingredient checklists is a particularly useful example of where the software is designed around its setting. Elsewhere in the home, its purpose can be less obvious, especially at a desk already surrounded by screens. Review: Is Apple's All-New HomeView Smart Home Hub Worth $299? Personalization is another promising part of the experience. The HomeView's face recognition can switch quickly between household members, bringing up the correct person's apps and information even when two people are standing beside one another. The interface combines familiar elements from Apple's other platforms, but that familiarity also invites questions about whether it feels sufficiently tailored to the home. Messaging and browsing are available, yet typing on a stationary display may be something users do only occasionally. The HomeView has no App Store, instead supporting compatible third-party audio and video apps through a connected iPhone or iPad, just like CarPlay. Video playback offers some flexibility for watching something at a kitchen counter, bedside, or desk, although widescreen content occupies a small portion of the square display. Hands-On With the New Apple TV 4K and Siri AI The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K provides noticeably faster navigation and animations thanks to the A19 chip. Its built-in microphones make hands-free ‌Siri‌ convenient when the remote is missing, including while TV audio is playing. The updated ‌Siri‌ Remote's speaker also makes finding it around the room easier. Support for four-speaker ‌HomePod‌ surround sound provides another reason to consider the new ‌Apple TV‌, particularly for users who already own compatible speakers. We weigh up the appeal of expanding an existing ‌HomePod‌ setup against buying a dedicated home theater system, and consider whether these additions justify the ‌Apple TV‌'s new, higher starting price of $299. ‌Siri‌ AI is a major part of both new products, and its expanded capabilities come with familiar frustrations. More complex questions and requests involving personal context can work, but long waits and inconsistent results can interrupt the experience. Our discussion also touches on occasions when simple tasks, such as adding reminders, prove less reliable than expected, despite the assistant's broader abilities. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about Apple's first 27.3 betas, which bring expanded ‌Siri‌ AI actions, a redesigned Health app, and new Fitness+ features, alongside conversation summaries on the Apple Watch. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by familiar guests such as Tyler Stalman, Michael Fisher, Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple HomeViewTag: The MacRumors ShowBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now), HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "The MacRumors Show: HomeView and Apple TV 4K First Impressions" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Meets Thai Officials Over iPhone Spyware Warnings‎

Apple met with Thai officials earlier this week to discuss spyware warnings received by politicians and other users in the country, Bloomberg reports. The discussions followed Apple's October 29 threat notifications, which reached users in 99 countries. Apple told Bloomberg that it issued the warnings after identifying activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks, raising concerns about surveillance of Thai political figures. After meeting Apple representatives, Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said that the alerts alone do not establish that attackers gained access to the recipients' devices. Authorities also had no evidence connecting the attempted intrusions to Pegasus, the surveillance software made by NSO Group. Thailand was previously the subject of a documented Pegasus campaign. A 2022 investigation by Citizen Lab, working with Thai organizations iLaw and DigitalReach, confirmed infections affecting at least 30 people between October 2020 and November 2021. Those affected included activists, academics, lawyers, and others connected to the country's pro-democracy movement. Apple's warnings to Thai users in November 2021 helped initiate that investigation, with recipients contacting researchers for assistance. Apple has been issuing threat notifications since 2021, reaching users in more than 150 countries overall. The company says mercenary spyware operations devote substantial resources to targeting particular individuals, often because of their profession or public role. According to Apple's threat notification guidance, its warnings reflect high confidence that a user has been targeted, although detection cannot provide absolute certainty. Apple withholds details about how it identifies attacks to prevent operators from adapting their techniques, and its notifications do not attribute responsibility to particular attackers or regions. Recipients are advised to enable Lockdown Mode and obtain specialist help. A genuine warning can also be checked by signing in directly to account.apple.com.Tags: Bloomberg, ThailandThis article, "Apple Meets Thai Officials Over iPhone Spyware Warnings" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Shares HomeView 27.2 Release Notes With List of Features‎

Apple's new HomeView smart home display launched today and the release notes for HomeView software version 27.2 are now available in a support document. Since these are the first HomeView release notes that Apple has publicly shared, they go over a lot of the device's basic features and functionality:HomeView software delivers powerful, personalized experiences to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage your smart home. It features a conversational Siri AI that helps you find what you need and get things done. And with multiuser recognition, customizable faces, and deep Apple ecosystem integration, up to six members of your household get content and controls tailored just for them. Siri AI A more capable and conversational version of Siri that helps you find what you need and get more done Personal context understanding draws on your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone to help you find what you're looking for, like that recipe your mother emailed you Broad world knowledge lets you ask questions about virtually any topic and get a detailed answer Rich content discovery makes it easy to find new music and podcasts using natural language HomeView and Siri AI on HomeView are available in English, and require your paired iPhone or iPad to be set to the same English variant¹,² Entertainment Apple Music lets you enjoy your favorite songs with animated lyrics and Spatial Audio support, alongside easy search and browse capabilities Podcasts lets you enjoy audio and video shows with transcripts and personalized recommendations Apple TV, Apple News, and Audiobooks let you use your iPhone to enjoy your favorite shows, catch up on daily audio stories, or get lost in a good book Supported third-party audio and video apps installed on your iPhone automatically appear on HomeView Multiroom audio allows you to play and control music in sync across multiple HomeView, HomePod, and AirPlay speakers Connection FaceTime makes it easy to connect with loved ones hands-free, using Center Stage to keep you perfectly framed even as you move around the room Messages lets you easily read and reply to texts using Siri, the onscreen keyboard, or Tapback Intercom allows you to broadcast messages across your home, to specific rooms, or to personal Apple devices Safari lets you browse the web and includes a new Cooking experience that auto-detects supported recipes, reformatting them with step-by-step instructions and inline timers Find My lets you view the location of friends and family, or locate misplaced Apple devices and AirTags Handoff makes it easy to seamlessly move audio, video, websites, or calls directly from your iPhone to HomeView Home Control Home Modular face offers a concise, glanceable look at your home accessories Home Camera face allows you to livestream up to nine simultaneous camera feeds Home app gives you a dedicated dashboard to control accessories and activate scenes across your entire house Home hub capabilities keep you connected to your HomeKit and Matter accessories, allow you to control your home while away, and enable automations Sound Recognition detects the sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and alerts you on personal devices like your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch Personalized Experiences Customizable faces let you personalize your space with curated photos, modular home controls, and playful animations like Snoopy Seamless recognition identifies up to six different users by face and voice, instantly displaying their specific Home Screen layout, widgets, and personal content Personal content³ like Messages and Calendar is designed to stay private and be displayed when an enrolled user is recognized, and their recently unlocked iPhone or iPad is present and on the same network Guest experience lets unrecognized people play media and control smart home accessories without accessing a user's personal content 1. Available in English. Spanish language support to come. 2. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in HomeView software version 27.2. Personal context requests require a paired Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad running the latest software version with Siri AI turned on and set to a supported language. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more. 3. Requires the user to be recognized by their face, and the paired iPhone or iPad must be recently unlocked and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If disconnected from Wi-Fi, the device must have an active cellular connection in the same location and have recently connected to the same network. Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "Apple Shares HomeView 27.2 Release Notes With List of Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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