apple has unveiled the Echo Show , the newest device in the e - commerce giant 's line of Alexa - powered smart home computers . The Wi - Fi - enabled device , which will initially be available in the US , features a seven - inch screen capable of playing videos , sending and receiving video calls , " drop - in calls " and responding to verbal calls . Amazon is taking Echo Show preorders now , with the $ 230 device due to be shipped from 28 June .
Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show, the newest item in the e-commerce giant's range of Alexa-powered smart home hubs. The Wi-Fi-enabled device, which will initially be available in the US, features a seven-inch screen capable of playing videos, making and receiving video calls, "drop-in calls" and responding to verbal commands. Amazon is taking Echo Show preorders now, with the $230 device due to be shipped from 28 June.