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Apple to charge for AI security camera features in Home app

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Apple plans to charge users for advanced AI features within its Home app for security cameras. Access to these new AI capabilities will require a 2TB iCloud+ subscription, a detail noted in the macOS 27 beta 3 release. This move has reportedly disappointed users who expected these features to be included without an additional subscription cost. AI

IMPACT Apple's decision to monetize AI features in its Home app may influence how other companies approach pricing for AI-enhanced smart home devices.

RANK_REASON This is a product feature announcement with a subscription model, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Apple to charge for AI security camera features in Home app

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I’m disappointed Apple will charge for AI security camera features in the Home app One of the things tucked away in the small print of macOS 27 beta 3 is the ne

    I’m disappointed Apple will charge for AI security camera features in the Home app One of the things tucked away in the small print of macOS 27 beta 3 is the news that you’ll need a 2TB iCloud+ subscription in order to use the new AI features for home security cameras in the Appl…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/im-disappointed-apple-will-…

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