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Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
An excellent Apple TV remote app for Android.

In light of the news that a new Apple TV 4K is coming soon, I wanted to share praise for Conduit, an Android app that closely mirrors the built-in remote app for iPhones and iPads. It’s free and ad-free, but paying $1 unlocks a bunch of features, including letting it control multiple Apple TVs, touchpad controls, volume control with my phone’s volume rocker, playback controls from the pull-down menu, and other customization options.

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I tried out Apple’s HomeView smart displayI tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display
Hands-On
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Emma Roth
David Pierce
David Pierce
Vergecast. HomeView. 1:30 ET.

We have a lot of questions about Apple’s new smart-home gadget — and all the updated ones, too. Come hang with Jen Tuohy, Nilay Patel, and me in an hour or so as we talk through all of today’s announcements, get Jen’s first hands-on impressions, and have deep existential debates about Siri. See you soon!

Hands-on with the Apple Home CollectionHands-on with the Apple Home Collection
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Emma Roth
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Our first look at the Apple HomeView.

We’ll have hands-on impressions shortly, but take a look at Apple’s smart display hub on table and wall-mount setups.

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Here are all the new HomePod Mini 2 colorsHere are all the new HomePod Mini 2 colors
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Emma Roth
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Another HomeView preview.

This one is from Brian Tong, taking a quick look at the HomeView display units from all sides. How does it look to you?

Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Here’s Joanna Stern’s look at a HomeView.

Check out this in-person look at Apple’s new hub device, complete with a hand for scale. “It’s tiny and cute!”

Watch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeViewWatch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeView
Jay Peters and Stevie Bonifield
Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home

As Apple debuts Siri AI in the home, it’s focusing on a beautiful screen and hiding your text messages from your kids, rather than on innovative smart home features.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy