HomeView launches in Canada without Canadian French support for now
Apple's HomeView smart home display is available from today, but Canadian French support is still to come in a future software update with no release timeframe given.
Key takeaways
- Apple's HomeView smart home display is available starting today.
- Canadian French support is planned for a future software update.
- Apple did not provide a timeframe for the update's release.
- Canadian French is most widely spoken in Québec.
HomeView arrives, language support lags
Apple's HomeView smart home display goes on sale today, according to MacRumors. The device is now available, but it does not yet support Canadian French, the variety of French most widely spoken in Québec.
Apple has reiterated that support for the regional language will arrive in a future software update. The company did not say when that update will be released.
What it means for buyers in Québec
French-speaking customers in Québec can buy the HomeView now, but those who use Canadian French will not have full language support until Apple ships the promised update.
Because Apple gave no timeframe, it is unclear how long buyers may have to wait. Customers who need Canadian French from day one may prefer to wait until the update is available.
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