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Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView

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Briefings

Apple's iOS 27.3 beta includes a 'Conversational Apps' category in its smart home hub, suggesting AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude could be integrated. The beta also features bidirectional audio routing and session management, though these are not fully operational. A new anti-spoofing mechanism requires iPhone authentication after three failed login attempts. The article notes that while the feature exists, it is not yet fully functional.

Key points

• iOS 27.3 beta includes a 'Conversational Apps' category in the smart home hub.
• Bidirectional audio routing and session management are added but not fully operational.

Context

This finding indicates potential integration of AI chatbots into Apple's smart home ecosystem via the HomeView hub, with specific technical features like audio routing already present in the beta.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the iOS 27.3 beta snapshot; bidirectional audio routing and session management are not fully wired up, and the specific apps included remain unspecified.

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