In many Indian homes, the most useful spot for a device isn't necessarily the one it was designed for. It could be the table in the living room, the console near the entrance or a bedside surface where a phone charger, a lamp and a few everyday essentials already compete for space.
\n\nApple wants to add another possibility to that mix.
\n\nThe company has unveiled Apple HomeView, a smart-home device with a 7-inch display that brings together music, video calls, personal information and controls for connected home devices. It can sit on a tabletop or be mounted on a wall and is designed to serve multiple people in the same household.
\n\nThe proposition is straightforward: give the home a screen that stays put, rather than relying on a phone every time someone wants to check a reminder, make a call, play music or see what's happening outside the front door.
\n\nBut HomeView enters a category where convenience alone may not be enough to justify another device. At ₹39,900, it also raises a familiar consumer question: how much are people willing to pay to make everyday technology feel more seamless?
\n\nA shared screen that knows who's using it
\n\nUnlike a conventional…
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