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New Apple HomePod device could release next year – but not the one with a robotic arm
More reports suggest Apple's new HomePod with a robotic arm is getting closer to being announced
Apple’s new HomePod-like device, which reportedly includes a screen and a robotic arm, is getting closer, according to the ever-reliable Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. Perhaps more excitingly, though, is that the high-end version of the device – expected to cost $1,000 – will have a robotic arm that can adjust automatically to ensure the large iPad-like display is always visible. The high-end version’s robotic arm could also give it that wow factor over competitors like Google and Amazon, though we’ll have to wait to see whether it’s a gimmick or a transformative upgrade.
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