How would Face ID, being a hardware biometric functionality be a ‘gimmick’? That’s a totally different feature, and you yourself don’t know what Apple has planned for Face ID, _if_ it is implemented into the HomePod.
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Future HomePod Could Feature 3D Hand Gestures and Face ID
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How would Face ID, being a hardware biometric functionality be a ‘gimmick’? That’s a totally different feature, and you yourself don’t know what Apple has planned for Face ID, _if_ it is implemented into the HomePod.
What an utterly utterly utterly pointless idea, all you need is a smart speaker that actually works as a smart speaker with your voice. Not one with pointless Face ID and hand gestures!
Make the damn thing do the basics first, then pile on the gizmos after that will no doubt triple its price..
Make the damn thing do the basics first, then pile on the gizmos after that will no doubt triple its price..
I love my current HomePods, but I cant see a reason it would ever need Face ID. Better voice recognition would be great.
At "countertop" level it needs Ass ID not Face ID especially in popular kitchen role with back turned. It'll be archaic if one has to stop what they're doing, turn around and look into it to trigger it. Makes you wonder if they do any sort of market/competitor research and not just throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks.
Because, you know, Apple has to "re-invent controls" (God knows why but there you go...)
If there’s a company that can create simple, intuitive, frictionless experiences out of very complex technology, it’s Apple.[/QUOTE]
Like Siri or Maps?
Like Siri or Maps?
Rather than Face ID, I'd be happy if they gave HomePod the ability to recognise different voices with the voice trigger, like how Hey Siri on iPhone triggers with your voice only. That way requests by different family members, or simply people who aren't you, wouldn't get put into your personal play history.
Fast forward to Apple shutting down everyone's HomePod speakers because a bug allowed people to access the FaceID camera without permission...
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What they have planned is a way to offload their overstock of FaceID modules on a product they are confident the target market is willing to overpay for.
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In the past patent trolls just spammed everything that already existed but now being done "on the internet". Then it was "on a phone".
Now Apple is patenting everything "with FaceID".
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HomePod is designed with speakers arranged in 360 degrees. It would need HD cameras in 360 degrees.
But then, if there's a company that can create complicated, restricted, expensive experiences out of very simple technology, it's Apple.
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What they have planned is a way to offload their overstock of FaceID modules on a product they are confident the target market is willing to overpay for.
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In the past patent trolls just spammed everything that already existed but now being done "on the internet". Then it was "on a phone".
Now Apple is patenting everything "with FaceID".
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HomePod is designed with speakers arranged in 360 degrees. It would need HD cameras in 360 degrees.
But then, if there's a company that can create complicated, restricted, expensive experiences out of very simple technology, it's Apple.
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They are building a 'HomePod Home Hub'!
Think about it...
- Apple already has multitouch patents,
- this patent claim doesn't specify what type of display (it even says it might have pixels based on LED).
- phrasing might be purposefully vague to blindside competition... and journalists.
I bet this device will be like an iPad with better speakers that stays in one place... or like Google Home Hub...
Think about it...
- Apple already has multitouch patents,
- this patent claim doesn't specify what type of display (it even says it might have pixels based on LED).
- phrasing might be purposefully vague to blindside competition... and journalists.
I bet this device will be like an iPad with better speakers that stays in one place... or like Google Home Hub...
I believe that is called "a clock".
The LEDs could also be configured to display alphanumeric characters through the fabric that change depending on time of day.
It won't die as long as AppleMusic exists. HomePod doesn't have to be the next iPhone to be successful.
I returned it immediately, only works with ATV and Airplay compatible products, which are very minimal. I wanted to hook up my BR player and other devices, and no can do. This is the 1st Apple product that I am thoroughly disappointed and dont see any value.
I’ve never read a description of a ‘clock’ like that before I have to say.